Her father had fallen for it too.

“Drive us to the villa," Bennett commanded, and the drive started the car slowly.

He averted his gaze, rolled down his sleeves nonchalantly and inquired, “why do you think I'm Lying?”

Hearing that question, Claudia's heart fluttered. He suddenly lifted his gaze, looking at her intently with his deeply-set eyes. "Perhaps I was telling the truth."

His eyes were inky black, beckoning her into their abyss.