I and My Step-Mother's Daughter
After fumbling for a while, Claire finally understood – to leave this luxurious presidential suite, she needed fingerprints to unlock the door.
"She tried all ten fingers, as expected, without any response, leaving her extremely frustrated.
One anxious minute later, Lorneauxs hung up the phone, while Claire was still wrestling with the door.
"Come here." He casually tossed the phone onto the sofa, turning his head to look at the door.
"Planning to escape right under my nose?"
"I won't go there," Claire glared at the door, refusing to respond.
Lorneauxs was in no hurry, leisurely watching her with an expression that seemed both aggrieved and resigned.