Mika too realised his explanation about Charlotte's aphrodisiac-like blessing had swayed her—but it wasn't enough.
He wanted to push the situation further—to escalate it in a way that would bind them all closer together, cementing his control.
This was an opportunity not just to maintain his lie, but to deepen their connection, to make them complicit in this taboo dance and he was not about to let it slip.
So, he leaned forward, his gaze narrowing as he fixed Charlotte with a suspicious look, his voice taking on a dramatic edge.
"Charlotte..." He said, his tone heavy with feigned doubt. "You say you believe me, and you believe Yelena, but...I don't know. Something tells me you're not fully convinced. I can feel it, you think there's more to this, don't you?"
Charlotte's eyes widened, her head shaking vigorously.
