482: Paranoia and Plans

At the party, Emma and Wayne kept a vigilant eye on their home. They had arranged for everyone to be relocated, making it easier for Anna to retrieve the crucial item. They hoped she would succeed. “I really don’t get your family,” Viola commented, sipping her drink. “You handed them the evidence, then went to great lengths to stage this whole scenario. Are you worried they’ll see through it? I don’t think you need to stress. It’s not that complicated.” Normally, people wouldn’t scrutinize such details unless they were truly paranoid. Who would suddenly question this elaborate setup? Emma and Wayne chuckled at Viola’s remark. Initially, they hadn’t intended to complicate things so much. “You’re right; most people wouldn’t be concerned. But we’re dealing with someone who isn’t normal. Teddy told us his father is quite paranoid, so he might focus on what others wouldn’t even notice. That’s why we made it look more realistic,” Wayne explained. They needed to be prepared for any detai