”Ms. Brooks.”

People addressed her politely along her way only to be ignored by her.

She walked to Quincy’s office and knocked on her door.

“Who is it?”

Quincy was talking to James. She responded in annoyance, “Can’t you see I’m busy here?”

“James, it’s me, Scarlett.”

They could hear Scarlett’s voice from outside, loud and clear.

James grimaced. ‘Why is Scarlett here?’

Quincy was initially taken aback. After she exchanged looks with James on the couch, she walked to the door and welcomed her in