If Marilyn hadn't brought it up, Larissa would not have planned on introducing them to each other. They wouldn't have anything to do with each other in the future, anyway.

"This is Allen. He was my superior from when I worked in Winston. And this is Marilyn, my colleague and good friend."

To be polite, Allen extended his hand toward Marilyn. "Nice to meet you, Marilyn."

"Hello, Allen." Marilyn leaned forward, placing a hand over her chest for modesty, and shook his hand. "Correction, I'm not