"No, I won't do it," Hyman defiantly said. "After all, she's the reason my master is suffering..."

The director's eyebrows shot up in disbelief.

He was so close to slapping Hyman but restrained himself.

"Haven't I made myself clear?" The director tried to keep the voice down.

"I heard you just fine," Hyman retorted. "My master did something wrong, sure, but his career is ruined because of her, and..."