River froze, her sandwich halfway to her mouth. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. How could he have possibly guessed her secret? Panic swirled inside her, but she quickly composed herself, not letting her fear show. With a forced nonchalant expression, she set down her sandwich and looked Marwick directly in the eyes. "You have a wild imagination, Mr. Garner. But I assure you, I am all man, through and through. Now don’t ask me for proofs." She said confidently. Marwick's gaze intensified, a mixture of curiosity and something else she couldn't quite decipher, "You seem awfully defensive about it." River clenched her fists under the table, "I don't owe you any explanations about my identity or how I choose to present myself. So, I suggest you focus on your own affairs." He leaned back, a faint smile playing on his lips, "Fair enough, Brower. Your secret is safe with me... for now." Her heart raced at his remark. Did he suspect the truth or was he just trying to get a r
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