Unspoken Revelation

Listening to Desmond's strained yet polite conversation, Chloe couldn't help but recognize the effort it took to maintain such a facade. He really is a master of pretense, maintaining that frosty, superstar demeanor that the public so adored. He'd better keep up this pretentious aura later.

Concerned she might accidentally betray her amusement with a smile, Chloe quickly nodded politely and retrea