Working for Makarov, you always had to be on your guard. The threat came from everywhere, especially from your cold boss.

He isn't blind or stupid. He thinks ten steps ahead, so you can never deceive him.

“You're avoiding me,” he remarked in a cold voice as soon as you were alone in the meeting room. "If there is a good reason for this, then you better explain yourself."

He'll kill anyone for you. Or he'll kill you for insincerity. Be careful with your next move.