When the Family 204

Chapter 204 The Lie Detector

Queenie’s eyes lifted slightly, a dangerous glint flashing through them.

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“Well, this is starting to get boring…” Her lips curved into a sharp, cold smile. “Why don’t we make things at little more interesting–how about giving our Secret Service lie detector try?”

Lie detector?

Jean’s expression stilled for a beat. Her eyes paused as well.

Noticing the brief change, Queenie smiled in satisfaction. “What, scared? I knew it-”

“I’m not scared.” Jean’s icy gaze cut across the table, calmly interrupting her. “I’m just a little surprised. You people really are dramatic, huh? Pulling out a lie detector just to interrogate a teenager… Anyone else would think I committed a war crime. Bringing in high–tech gear like this–aren’t you overestimating me a bit?”

And honestly, I’ve never even tried one before, Jean added in her mind, rolling her eyes.

These thoughts naturally drifted straight into Carl’s ears. He kept his head lowered, watching in silence. His expression flickered faintly. Then, as if about to say something, he parted his lips-

beat

fearlessly. “Sure. Go ahead.

Queenie’s smirk faltered.

read this girl

no visible sign of anxiety. No hesitation. No fear. Not

she really had nothing to

to

for

off the thought, steeling her

I’m a professional. My

at

her own logic, Queenie gave another cool smile. “Alright then. Since you’re so confident… Let’s see what our lie detector has to say. Don’t underestimate it. Even the tiniest lie will

it’s that amazing, then stop wasting time and

challenge, just enough to make Queenie’s

clenched involuntarily. Her jaw

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