Claudia looked Jolie in the eye. The room was alive with anticipation, everyone waiting for her response.

“I apologize, but I do mind,”

Claudia responded calmly.

Claudia's words wiped the patronizing smile on Jolie's face. She looked particularly offended.

In Jolie's mind, she had just pulled off her best acting yet. She thought that by acting so kind to Claudia in front of so many people, Claudia would have no choice but to agree.