A Piercing Remedy

"Come here," Clara said curtly, striding toward the lounge.

Brooke quickly followed her in, closing the door behind them.

Clara sat down on the couch, her gaze icy as she looked up at Brooke. "I was just about to come find you, and here you are.

"After stirring up so much trouble behind my back, you show up acting like nothing happened. You've really got some guts, Ms. Sloane."

"I told you before