Even Reuben had to admit that her graceful manner was impressive.

He studied Maria's expression, looking for nervous signs of any sort, but he found nothing.

“Well, well, well, very impressive! But I bet she's going to collapse when she realizes all the evidence against her for being a thief," Reuben said to himself silently.

At this, he couldn't help but smile faintly.

He couldn't wait to see Maria take the fall, convinced that she was done for this time.