Remaining Calm Under Pressure
Maren felt the weight of every word, knowing she had remained calm under pressure. She focused on her breathing, resisting the urge to react with anger.
Instead, she made a conscious choice to match his intensity with poise. “This isn’t helping our situation,” she stated firmly, maintaining eye contact with Chase.
His eyes narrowed, but she could tell her steadiness had surprised him. If anything, this only reinforced her belief that she deserved respect in this confrontation.