coliturx:

_{He takes a moment to let his gaze
wander behind her as before he removes
the sunglasses adorning his visage 
and takes small steps toward her.}

  _{“Secret’s safe with me, if y’tell me how long.”} 

_{A groan, she makes no attempt to hide
her contempt for answering his questions.
It’s nothing short of blackmail, after all.
For the sake of sated his curiousity
she supposes there’s no choice but to
answer.}

     _{"As long as I’ve been running the company.
      What of it?“}