There are approximately ten steps between her && the receptionist.
     && Between her && the reception there is a silhouette of a strange
     woman.  She’s  dressed from her head to toe in expensive couture,
     whereas Narcissa prefers this season’s  Versace.  She feels right at
     home— self-destructive streak cause of provocative behaviour,  as
     she simply stands before her,  unmoving, hoping that words would
     make her depart && give way for renowned guest.  The Americans
     — rude as they could come && she was set to prove it.