Chapter 74: questioning 3

MARGARET POV

He would have offered to pay the settlement fee if Aaron or his bodyguard, Ace, hadn't arrived. Are you saying he did it out of pity?"

I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "Maybe it was out of pity. And she's my ex-bandmate, I knew about their relationship, and he knew who I was. Perhaps that was the reason. I can't read minds," I replied cautiously.

But then, he dropped a bombshell. "What about that day in front of the cafe?"

As soon as he mentioned the cafe, my heart raced even faster. That was the night I drunk-called Lewis, and we spoke about things. How could he possibly know that?

My mind went blank, and I struggled to find words.

I decided to play dumb, hoping to deflect the question. "What cafe do you speak of, Mr. Leonard Liam?" I asked, feigning ignorance. I made sure my voice sounded calm and confident, without a hint of fear or suspicion. I raised an eyebrow, pretending to be genuinely curious.