"Your name is not Chloe?" Nana asked, her gaze moving slowly from Kira to Derek, confusion knitting her brows.
Derek didn't even flinch. He lifted his coffee cup to his lips again, slow and unbothered, the picture of a man who hadn't a single care in the world. Only once did his gaze flick to Ruby. That single glance was enough. Ruby's face drained of colour; realisation hit her like cold water, and she looked like someone who had suddenly realised she had overplayed her hand.
"I… I overheard her," Ruby said quickly, straightening in her chair. "She was on the phone. She said her name isn't Chloe. She said it's Kira." She turned her polished smile on Nana. "I just thought it was strange. I mean, shouldn't we be sure she's who she claims to be?"
Kai let out a low, amused chuckle and plucked a fat grape from the fruit tray as his gaze landed on Ruby. "Wow," he drawled, popping it between his teeth. "Just… wow."
Nana shot him a glare, and he went silent.
