"Let her be " Madeline shuddered when she heard Juliana's stern command.

Madeline was particularly afraid of Juliana. Juliana's imposing manner was intimidating, creating genuine fear in her.

Sharon rolled her eyes and sarcastically spat out, "Madeline, stop pretending. Aren't you aware of the reason for calling you here today? See Norah over there? She said you and Kathy hired someone to kidnap and harm her, so we asked you here to clear the air."