Kayla pressed on, a note of confusion in her voice, “Miss Marshall, don't you find it intriguing?"

Suppressing her amusement, Claudia thought about Kayla's inevitable reaction when CC's identity would be revealed.

She cleared her throat and said, “It's nothing, just came across a hilarious story. Well, if there's nothing more, I will end this call. Looking forward to meeting you in Khawst, Miss Bryant."

“See you in Khawst then, Miss Marshall." Once the call was over, Kayla stayed holding her phone, mulling over

Claudia's earlier Laughter, a sense of unease brewing within her.