Chapter 297 Storming Out

Natalie was undeniably a very accomplished woman. Not only was she highly skilled in medicine, but she was also very tactful. She had remained calm and dignified despite Clarissa's efforts to rile her up, and she had handled it superbly. She was certainly more magnanimous and refined than Clarissa was. For the first time, Queenie began to think that perhaps Natalie was a better match for Horatio. Clarissa suddenly slammed her porcelain plate down on the table. She stumbled as she got to her feet, the blood draining completely from her face. "Mrs. Hurrell Senior, Queenie, I just remembered that I have something to take care of. I'll have to get going." Her voice was dry and hoarse, and she did not even bother to try to be polite. She merely inclined her head in the direction of the head of the table before turning and walking out of the dining room. Queenie's expression darkened at once. Her fingers tightened involuntarily around her spoon, and her knuckles turned white. Embarr