Exposing the Charade

"I… I…" Vivian bit her lip and instinctively glanced toward Desmond. He frowned and was displeased with the situation she was being put through.

He stood up and announced, "Vivian and I are just friends."

"There's no need for you to speak on her behalf! Let Ms. Mercer explain herself," Agatha interjected sharply and turned to Vivian.

"...Me and Desmond, we're just friends."

"Yet rumors claimed tha