The discussion of breakfast and time had Alan smiling a little, “It’s all forgiven, though don’t be surprised if I get a little needy for your attention.” He winked at Caden clearly not caring that the other Dom was even in the room or the way he tensed a little at the comment but made no effort to butt into the middle of this. It was a strange back and forth because Charles could feel the dominant energy from Alan and thus made him respect the man as a dom and he was sure the other must feel the same. It was always an odd dynamic between them and it felt like he didn’t have enough say over this submissive to tell him to ‘fuck off’. “I would have slept better with you curled up right there with me, but alas.” He sighed putting the papers down as he sipped his own coffee.<br/><br/>Charles once more didn’t make any comment sitting down a little stiffly in his chair as he moved to add some butter to his toast. He wanted to keep it light and not burden himself with more worry or indigestion because like a bad penny Alan just seemed to keep showing up. He knew logically that the man was the right choice for this job and he vowed that he would tolerate him until it was resolved because a show of petty emotions wasn’t going to improve their business. Alan Hunter for his part at least stayed away from facing down Charles directly and didn’t seem interested in holding up any conversation with him.<br/><br/>Turning his attention fully to Caden, and just when the CEO might have expected him to say more non-professional things the words that came out of his mouth were all about work. “I hope to make good progress on the case today and am glad we got a head start yesterday. I might have found some good evidence to seal the deal that I will want to review with you before I make the motion to start negotiations. They are going to WANT to start talking after this and I fully intend to have them scurry away with their tail between their legs.” For a moment it wasn’t clear if that was directed at Charles but Alan seemed to be fully focused on the case, so could it have been? It was all a dangerous and needy cocktail to untangle between the two powerful men.