Claires expression was crafted with such earnestness that she almost fooled even herself, as though Julians discerning eye might miss her act.

But Charlotte just smiled faintly. No need. The truth will come out on its own.

With that, she turned and left.

Claires face stiffened momentarily. Feeling the mans gaze from beside her, her spine went rigid, but she quickly adjusted, eyes welling with contrived innocence as she looked at him. Julian, if Id known ...