Her talent for eloquence is really impressive.

"You're doing this just to anger Harper."

Facing Kate's revelation, Elsie remained composed, furrowing her brows and pretending to look confused.

"What does this have to do with Harper?"

Kate put down her cup and stared coldly at Elsie.

"You went to Preston's apartment right after Ms. Duke arrived. You must have known she was coming and staged a performance for her."

Elsie pretended to understand, pondered for a moment, then raised her head and looked straight into Kate's eyes.

"I bumped into Preston on the way and gave him a ride home. I had no idea Ms. Duke was coming."

Kate remembered...