In this chapter, we learn that Lin-Bhui's new secretary slaps the newly-weds when they're alone together. When she sees that the new secretary is a woman, she slaps him. He's so angry that he's left the contract for her on the desk. He tells her to go fetch it herself, but she's too swollen to do so yet. She tells him that she accidentally twisted her ankle and that it won't hurt too much if she doesn't move, but that she'll be tougher when she gets back to her feet. He says that everyone in the building will misunderstand their relationship, and that they'll all be upset about it. He also tells her that a