She rose to her feet, bent down, intending to persuade, yet before she could speak, Minnie Sutton suddenly raised her head.
Her eyes were bloodshot, misty with unshed tears, and she looked at her with gritted teeth, "Emma Benson, I, Minnie Sutton, am someone with self-respect and pride. If he doesn't want me, even going so far as to reject me before the entire nation, I won't continue to pester him shamelessly!... I asked you here today only to make sure you understand that I, Minnie Sutton, will be fine, I will be happy! Just you watch!"
"Minnie..."
"Get out! From now on, I don't ever want to see you again! Get out!" Her eyes blazed with anger as she glared at Emma Benson, but her icy facade showed no sign of weakness, carrying the pride of the first daughter of the president.
Emma bit her lip; she stood up straight without another word, turned, and strode out of the room, never looking back.
