"I really have to admire your ability to adapt," Clara chuckled dismissively.
Alexia choked with anger, trying hard to suppress her fury. With her arms crossed and head held high, she exuded an air of defiance: "As the host of those two shows, with your husband as your support, getting a guest spot shouldn't be hard. Any episode will do. Find a way to get me on."
"Are you ordering me?" Clara's eyes flashed with a coldness akin to the December chill.
"Oh, don't be like that, Clara. You and Alexia grew up together; you know her bad temper." Bess quickly intervened with a smile, trying to diffuse the tension.
"Lately, Alexia hasn't had much luck in her showbiz career. She saw how your interview show 'Idol Descending' is very popular online and wants to be on an episode. She's not particular about the fee—doesn't really care if she gets paid or not. Our Sutton Family is not short on money right now."
"Clara, see if you can speak to the director or producer for her."
