Claire had been avoiding looking at Hazel. Even without saying it, she knew she was hurt by what Larissa had said. She had wanted to leave immediately but she decided to stay back and apologize for what Larissa said. Even though she had feelings for Leo, the last thing she would do was to come in between them. She was given a chance but she didn't take it, she wouldn't be so black-bellied as to destroy their relationship because of her newly discovered feelings.
Claire engaged in the discussion until everyone dispersed, and then she smiled at Hazel;
''Hazel, I'm so sorry for what that lady said earlier, I and Leo were a little close in the industry, I think that was the reason she said those things, there's really nothing between us. ''
Hazel smiled, but Claire couldn't discern if she was faking it or not.
'' don't worry, ha-ha, rumors fly around in the industry, so I don't take everything I hear seriously. ''
