Lionel Langley hadn't expected Claire Sterling to be so forceful, giving him almost no room to negotiate.
However, he couldn't very well discuss the matter with Claire Sterling in front of Seraphina Quinn.
So, after Claire Sterling finished speaking, he said to Seraphina Quinn, "Weren't you going to see Jared Quinn? I'll have someone take you."
Lionel Langley was trying to send Seraphina away.
Claire Sterling said, "Lionel Langley, feel free to say what you want. She's not an outsider." After a pause, she added, "Of course, if you're afraid of making a scene and having her laugh at you, then we can talk about this later. In any case, at least let her have lunch before she leaves."
'It's the first time in my life I've ever cooked fish soup. It would all be for nothing if Seraphina doesn't have a single sip.'
Seraphina Quinn was stuck, not knowing whether she should stay or go.
In any case, the lunch was an uncomfortable affair for Seraphina Quinn.
