Chapter 26: Self-Deception

"This can't be true. It's gotta be fake." John continued to deceive himself. People who had nothing to hide stayed composed, but those who did behaved like John. "Hmph, I can spot a fake from a mile away," Emmanuel scoffed, maintaining a cold demeanor toward everyone except Kayden. Nobody believed that the diamond necklace was real. Judging by Kayden's appearance, they concluded he couldn't possibly afford such an expensive diamond necklace. Emmanuel examined the diamond necklace. With his...