Checkmate

Valerie idly exchanged messages with Daphne.

Her calm, almost nonchalant demeanor didn't escape Fiona's and Vincent's notice.

Fiona leaned toward Vincent. "Why does she look so... unconcerned?" she whispered.

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

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

Vincent gave Valerie a sidelong glance, then close