“You think I’m deaf? I was right here, listening to every word. You’re a liar, Fiona.

You’ve disappointed me,” Leon spat.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have lied to you. I have my reasons. It was Giovanni who kept pressuring me, threatening to reveal our relationship. I was scared of losing you, so I gave in to him,” Fiona said, approaching Leon and grabbing his hand, tears cascading down her cheeks.

“Why did you attempt to kill Millie? Why?” Leon asked, his face contorted with rage as he shook off Fiona’s hand.

Fiona’s eyes were filled with resentment as she glanced at Marcus and Millie behind Leon. Anger caused her to tremble uncontrollably. It had to be a trap set by Millie.

She had been duped.

Leon back towards her, her lips

she would tell you

his

fall, the tumble down the stairs,

vehemently denied it, saying, “No, it’s not like that. It’s Millie

it hurts,” she cried, wincing

firm and cold as he asked, “I’ll ask you again. Did

as she pleaded, “Leon,

the damned question!” Leon

twisted with contempt. To him, this woman was riddled with deceit. Even now, she sought

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