The boutique grew dead silent as the tension between the two women reached a boiling point.
Victoria: Did you honestly just lecture me about my character?
Clara: I stated a simple fact about patience and professional respect.
Victoria: Respect is earned by people who actually know how to do their jobs properly.
Clara: I know my craft better than anyone else in this state.
Victoria: Your arrogance is truly unbelievable.
The older American woman raises her hand nervously, trying to defend herself.
Clara: Please step away from the cutting table, Victoria.
Victoria: I won't step anywhere until you fix this disaster immediately.
Clara: Screaming at me won't alter the fabric.
Victoria lunged forward before Clara could take another step back.
The woman in the beige suit suddenly slaps the older woman before pointing at the damaged dress.
Victoria: I only wanted it fixed right. Know your place.
SFX: Sharp slap, gasp
Clara: Oh! That was entirely uncalled for.
Victoria: That's a reminder of who is paying your salary.
Clara clutched her stinging cheek, tears welling up in her eyes as the other employees froze in horror.
Victoria: Now pick up that veil and start sewing before I call corporate.
Clara: You have crossed a line you can never uncross.
Victoria: Spare me the drama and fix the hemline right now.
Will someone intervene before Victoria destroys everything in her path, or is Clara entirely on her own?
Clara: You will regret treating me this way.