Chapter 198
Mona stepped forward, her face adorned with a pleasant smile, but she knew better than to assume Kimberly and Theo would be fooled by it.
These two weren’t easily deceived. They were sharp, calculated, and always three steps ahead.
She needed to tread carefully.
"I have to discuss a matter of serious urgency with both of you. That’s why I am here," Mona said, allowing her smile to fade into a more serious expression.
Kimberly and Theo remained silent, their gazes locked onto Mona, studying her as if she were a puzzle waiting to be solved.
*Mona, you’re here to play mind games. But let’s see how long you can keep your act together before you slip up,* Kimberly thought to herself.
Theo was the first to break the silence. A slow, knowing smile formed on his lips before he motioned toward the house.
"Alright then, let’s talk inside," he said, his voice smooth yet unreadable.
Mona followed them in, her mind already calculating her next move.
She had come prepared for this conversation, but she also knew that neither Kimberly nor Theo would make things easy for her.
Inside the grand living room, they all took their seats. Mona sat opposite Kimberly and Theo, her posture poised, her expression composed, but her mind was racing.