Third Person's POV
"Yes, Alpha Cliff," Elliot replied.
Melinda's heart was pounding. She never expected things to escalate so much.
Vanya was about to leave with Wilmot when Cliff's voice rang out behind them, "What? Are you two planning to collude outside now?"
Vanya felt a surge of anger but found the accusation absurdly funny.
She released Wilmot's arm and turned to Cliff, saying, "Fine, then we'll just stand here and wait for the police. That way, you won't think we're scheming outside and wronging your precious Melinda."
"Us?" Cliff's tone turned mocking. Great, she and Wilmot were now a "we" in his eyes.
"Ignore him!" Wilmot glanced coldly at Cliff, then pulled Vanya's wrist and sat down on a nearby chair.
Cliff's eyes darkened as he watched Wilmot's hand on Vanya's arm.
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