A Shameless Demand

While everyone was left gaping at Chloe and Mia, the crew hurried to Chloe's side, helping her to her feet when they saw her doleful look.

Chloe appeared to have taken a serious fall and could not move her feet, yelping loudly with each step she took.

"Do you need the hospital, Ms. Mercer?" one of the crew members asked.

"The event is starting—there's no time," Chloe moaned through the pain. "I ha