The Taste of Deception

There was an eerie silence right after that.

The Vances nearly leaped to their feet from the couch in unison. What? Elope?

Chloe could sense a ripple of emotion from those sharing the couch with her. But when she glanced around, everyone was still seated, unmoving. Their eyes were locked on Valerie, likely stunned by the absurdity of what she had just said.

At that moment, Valerie's face was a pi