Ruby's heartbeat steadied as she reminded herself they had prepared for situations like this.
Still, her voice carried venom as she muttered, "That Emily! She’s such a bitch."
Delilah’s sharp gaze shifted to the officer leading the search.
"Alright, go on," she said coolly, waving her left hand as though she had nothing to hide.
Tom gave her a curt nod before turning to his team and signaling them to start.
The murmurs among the café patrons grew louder, their unease clear.
One of the female officers, noticing the rising discomfort, raised her hand. "Everyone, please remain calm and stay where you are. We’ll need to ask a few questions."
A skeptical customer folded his arms, grumbling, "Questions?"
Another sighed audibly, shaking their head. "I knew I shouldn’t have come to this
