A Calculated Trap

Aria idly exchanged messages with Beatrix.

Her calm, almost nonchalant demeanor didn't escape Octavia's and Silas's notice.

Octavia leaned toward Silas. "Why does she look so... unconcerned?" she whispered.

She had been just as sure as Silas that Aria couldn't possibly have that kind of money.

Now, Octavia couldn't make sense of her attitude.

Silas gave Aria a sidelong glance, then closed his eyes