Isla just stood there, shocked and surprised from the question Hawkes asked her. She swallowed heavily as she took a deep breath, not having any answer ready.
"I, ugh..." her voice quickly trailed off as she tried to think of something to answer back. Her train of thought, however, was quickly interrupted by Hawkes as he began the process of transferring the funds he considered necessary for the acquisition of the ships and kept talking.
Her eyes followed him as he got up from his seat and begun walking towards her, she tightened her fists, still being speechless.
"I.. Err.. Thank you." She managed to mutter under her breath as Hawkes passed right by her, walking out of his office and leaving. Isla took a deep breath and pointed her head downwards as she reached up with her right hand to rub her eyes.
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