Now Claire was feeling the same unease Stephnie had sensed a short while ago—the growing suspicion that something was terribly wrong. Claire let her gaze sweep once over all the members of Nicolas's family seated there. Every face told a different story: some looked like they were hiding something, while others seemed as if they were merely waiting for an opportunity, ready to devour Claire and Stephnie the moment it appeared.
"Stephnie, now I feel it too—something is definitely wrong with Nicolas's family. I think we should leave this place and drop this case," Claire whispered softly into Stephnie's ear.
Stephnie looked at Claire and replied, "Claire, it's already too late. Do you really think they'll let us leave so easily?" As she said this, her eyes suddenly fell on Nicolas.
"What happened to Nicolas all of a sudden?" Stephnie asked in shock.
