Unspoken intentions
It was clear that he was trying to gauge if I could help them out of whatever financial troubles they were facing.
His questions were framed as compliments, but the underlying need was unmistakable. ‘You must have quite the network,’ he added, hinting at his real motive.
I felt a growing unease, sensing that his visit wasn’t just a social call. The desperation in his voice mirrored the hidden agenda I suspected all along.