Chapter 85: The Detective's Call

A faint smile played on Hailey's lips, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. Tiago's insistence on monitoring her call with Mariana grated on her nerves. "Hey Mariana," Hailey chirped, pressing the speakerphone button. "What's up?" "Hey Hailey! Just whipping up some dinner," Mariana's voice drifted through the room. A clanging sound, followed by a sharp snap, pierced the otherwise cheerful atmosphere. Tiago, who had been leaning back in his chair with an air of nonchalance, instantly stiffened. A flicker of concern crossed his features, though his face remained impassive to Hailey. Hailey, oblivious to the subtle shift in Tiago's demeanour, continued the conversation. "Sounds delicious! What are you making?" "Just a simple pasta dish," Mariana replied. There was a brief pause, followed by a soft chuckle. "Actually, make that a slightly less simple pasta dish thanks to a rogue olive jar." Hailey, finally picking up on the earlier sound, raised an eyebrow at Tiago. His lips