The room went silent. The question hung between them like a dagger, and Thalia’s heart slammed against her ribs.

"I'll tell him, that's not a problem, Rosy." She replied confidently, because she knows George trusts her and that's enough.

"Fine,"Rosy smiled. "I'll get going, and don't worry I'll keep you...

"Listen Rosy, whatever you are thinking, it's not true. If Yulia had been someone else, I'd have helped her with the money." She said, her voice calm, she's not nervous ...