Gloria stumbled into the hallway, her face a mask of fear and helplessness. "I'm sorry, Carol, I just wanted to ask you to dinner…"

Caroline eyed Gloria's exaggerated performance with disdain, but it was clear that her theatrical act had won over the bystanders in the hallway.

A female designer stepped forward, her voice laced with disapproval, "Hey! Why are you being so harsh?" she said, "Your sister only wanted to invite you to a meal. Was that really ...