Taking the Bait

"Stop right there, Cecelia Adler!"

During the intermission, Cecelia excused herself to go to the bathroom when she heard Desmond's voice sound from behind her.

"Mr. Croft? Did you need something?" She turned back, her voice distant, as if they were but mere acquaintances.

"Aren't you something else, Cecelia? You knew that my company had its eye on that piece of land in South Morvale, and you went