Johny jaws spiked, his fingers twitched beside her. But he reminded composed. He suppressed the urge to intergect, because if he did, then his action will be flagged suspicious.

Alexander's gaze sharpened, his attention now fully drawn to Ariel, he had been captivated by her ability to navigate the conversation so far, covering her husband’s foul play with a rather… unique intellect.

But would she manage to twist this soul gripping questions in her favor? He leaned back slightly, waiting for her.

Ariel quickly set her glass down, her fingers gripping the stem tightly as she tried to compose herself.

A faint flush clawed up her neck, though whether from...