Belle hesitated and shook her head, responding, “It's hard to evaluate, but missing the content of my speech is your oversight. You’re trying to use this oversight to put me in a difficult position, which is indeed hard to assess.”

A flicker of surprise crossed Violet's eyes. “Aren't you curious why?”

Belle shrugged. “Not really.”

Curiosity killed the cat.

Moreover...

Belle smiled slightly. “If you want to say ...