( Taken aback by the way he fixed his posture so quickly, his opinion of her answer to his question. Brows furrowed slightly in confusion, wondering what it was that he wanted her to say instead? This is a job interview, with a question to why she would be good for the role?

However, she isn't going to just let him intimidate her with his stare, posture, and strange calmness to him. She's going to bite back, even if she has to find a side-gig elsewhere for mouthing off at the CEO. )

Well, I answered it in the context of the job, sir.

( In fact she leans forward in her chair more, staring him in his eyes as if challenging him instead. Though her eyes didn't hold the power and chaos his did, they won't show any emotion but strength and confidence. )

I'm not interested in talking about my personal life and feelings, Mr Volkov.