Corinne Linden's face immediately darkened. As she gathered her things, she said to her companion, "Sunny, don't you think the air in here suddenly stinks?"
Her companion nodded, getting the hint. "It's more than just stinky. I feel like I can barely breathe. Let's go!"
"Let's go." Corinne Linden stood up abruptly, grabbed her bag, and walked away.
Just as she was about to reach the door, Claire Sinclair called out loudly, "Ivy Tanner is my friend. I'd like to see anyone try to hurt her."
Corinne Linden froze, then whipped around to give her a vicious glare.
Claire Sinclair slowly rose to her feet and met her gaze directly, the corners of her lips curling into a slight smile. There was no sign of retreat in her eyes.
Corinne Linden suddenly laughed out loud. "Claire Sinclair, don't think you can walk all over me just because you have Quincy Manor backing you up. My Ethan is not to be trifled with either."
