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Chapter 6 A Skillful Liar

After arriving home, I collapsed onto the newly upholstered leather couch. Then, I powered on my Switch and started playing Mario Kart.

Although a part of me worried about what Lindsey might do after what had happened, the adrenaline rush of the racing game soon pushed those thoughts aside. Just as I was getting absorbed in the game, I heard the sound of the fingerprint lock being unlocked.

Sure enough, it was Lindsey. She walked in, her hand covering the swollen side of her face, the spot where that burly man had slapped her.

I feigned surprise. "It's only your first day there, baby. What brings you back so soon?"

"Ugh, I can't believe it. The meeting got canceled at the last minute, and they didn't even bother informing us properly. I made the trip for nothing."

What a load of nonsense. If I hadn't seen everything unfold with my own eyes, I might have believed her flawless lie.

"I had been looking forward to this meeting for a long time. I was really hoping to participate, le
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