Hearing Pierre addressing Irene, the happiest one there was probably Zoie.
Irene, who was always aloof and arrogant, was now disliked by others.
Irene could no longer endure the endless humiliation. It would be fine when no one was around, but now there were two more people.
She could only pretend to be calm and say, "It seems that Mr. Thornton has other things to do. Then I will not disturb you. I will talk to you next time."
After that, she turned around and left without any hesitation.
Zoie blinked and said obediently, "Dad, Mr. Thornton, I will walk Ms. Wade out."
Without waiting for the two to speak, she chased after Irene who had just left not long ago.
"Ms. Wade, wait a moment."
Irene pretended not to hear, walking faster instead of slowing down.
Zoie took a deep breath, not caring about her manner. She ran in large strides to catch Irene up and forced her to stop.