Gaze Quote by Judith McNaught
““He turned over the application, and Lauren watched him scanning it, his gaze nearing the bottom where she had listed her job preferences. She knew the exact instant he spotted what she had written. "What the...!" he said, astonished, and then he burst out laughing. "Weatherby and I are going to have to be careful. Which of our jobs do you want most?" "Neither," Lauren said shortly. "I did that because on my way to the interview at Sinco,I decided I didn't want to work there after all." "So you purposely flunked your tests,is that it?" "That's it." "Lauren..." he began in a soft seductive voice that instantly put her on guard. "I've had the dubious pleasure of reading through your file," she clarified, at his stunned look. "I know all about Bebe Leonardos and the French movie star.I even saw the picture of you that was taken with Ericka Moran the day after you sent me away because a "business aquaintance' was coming to see you." "And," he concluded evenly, "you were hurt." "I was disgusted," Lauren shot back, refusing to admit to any of the anguish she'd felt.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Untitled Romance by Judith McNaught, 2023
A job interview reveals hidden motives, manipulation, and personal vulnerability in a power‑play dynamic.
In simple terms: Interview exposes manipulation and vulnerability.
Key Takeaway
Stay aware of hidden agendas.
Themes
manipulation
power dynamics
vulnerability
Mood
cautious
tense
Type
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- personal boundaries
- trust building
Key Concepts
psychology
relationships
career
Questions to Reflect On
- What red flags did you notice?
- How can you protect yourself in similar situations?
A Different Perspective
Manipulation can be subtle and hard to detect.
