But Roger completely didn't participate in the conversation; it was always the cunning and aggressive Erik Fleisher speaking, making James Dolan feel passive in negotiations.
Roger certainly wasn't intentionally showing James Dolan a cold face; this was a negotiation tactic Roger and Erik Fleisher had maintained for many years.
Before everything is decided, Roger won't talk to the boss; it's a signal: Hey, don't get too familiar, I'm not your person yet.
And when Roger speaks to you, it means the negotiation is close to success.
But it's evident that James Dolan is far from reaching that point.
Facing the questioning, this workplace tyrant seemed somewhat displeased.
