Claudia looked at him in surprise. "How did you know?"

Shortly after she said that, she realized that she had just exposed herself. She bit her Lower lip and touched her burning cheek.

A tew seconds later, she muttered, "Is what she said true?"

With a small smile on his face, Bennett dipped his head and inquired, “Do you think it's true, Mrs. Dreskin?"

Claudia slowly replied, "I don't think my opinion is important in this matter..."