Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Larry knelt there, his shoulders drooping, making his already gaunt body look even thinner.

He heard the door open and lifted his head, his eyes brightening slightly.

He shuffled over to Stella and said in a hoarse voice, "Ms. Hall, please punish me." Stella clenched her hands, her expression somewhat grim.

She didn't immediately help Larry up but said sternly, "Larry, stand up.

Ty Larry didn't move, his shoulders trembling slightly, his voice hoarse, "Ms. Hall, I’ve caused you so much trouble, and yet you still protect me.

I feel so ashamed.

Please punish me; I'll accept anything." Stella closed her eyes briefly and raised her voice, "I said, stand up! Are you kneeling outside my office to make a spectacle of us?" Larry's face turned paler.

"I didn't mean to..." "Then stand up!" Stella had always spoken to Larry gently, considering his age, even defending him downstairs just moments ago.

seen her

rubbed his fingers together, suddenly

busy?" Her tone, commanding without being angry, was as intimidating

crowd that had gathered to watch immediately dispersed and went back to their

Larry

Larry took a deep breath and followed

behind her desk and

protruding

another look, but Stella had already

to

stand." Stella didn't insist, she merely said, "You can start with either

you as a driver to whichever department needs one." Larry was

you letting me go...?" Stella