Lowering her eyes, Sabrina bit her lip, fraught with guilt.

“My motive then was to seek retribution for my father.."

In all honesty, she had only been able to use Trevor as a means to an end because she lacked romantic feelings for him.

But Tyrone was different.

She couldn't bring herself to do it.

She couldn't agree to remarry Tyrone merely in exchange for certain secrets.

"So, you would go so far as to promise anything for the sake of revenge? Sabrina, even if your father were alive, he surely wouldn't wish to witness you in this state. I believe he would want you to lead a joyous life."

Sabrina acquiesced guiltily, "Fine."

“Thankfully, you acquired the information and parted ways with Trevor. But have you pondered the alternatives if things don't unfold favorably?"

“Then I'll endeavor to find an alternative path..."

Her voice gradually descended into a hushed whisper, her head tilting upward cautiously, locking eyes with Tyrone. The concluding words hung in the air, dissolving into an uneasy silence.

Tyrone, wearing a stern countenance, remarked, “Hmm, I recall a night when you professed a deep affection for Trevor and implored me to cease my advances, do you not?"

A crimson hue crept across Sabrina's face. She blinked in an attempt to concoct an explanation.

“Well... I was apprehensive of arousing suspicion, so I had to maintain the facade..."

“You also asserted that you would make good use of the money I gave you to support him and advised me not to take myself too seriously."

Her fabrication stood exposed.

In this very moment, Sabrina wished fervently for an escape route, a crevice to conceal herself.

“It was all in jest... A harmless jest."

“Indeed, you've already obtained the information you desired to know about. Yet, on New Year's Eve, I implored you to part ways with Trevor but you remained obstinate. Had I not resorted to threats and enticements, you might have still..."

Sabrina blushed deeply, unable to meet his gaze. She sought refuge in her defense, stammering, “No... I had intended to end it with him back then but you arrived so suddenly..."