Chapter 505 Meeting Eligos

Robert gestured toward the chair across from him, unfazed. “By all means.” She didn’t sit. Instead, she threw the printed photo of him and Allan Smith onto his desk. For the first time, Robert’s expression changed. It was slight—just the smallest flicker of surprise—but Claire caught it. “Where did you find this?” he asked, voice even. “That’s not the question you should be asking,” Claire shot back. “The question is why you never told me you knew him.” Robert leaned back in his chair, studying her. “You’ve been digging,” he finally said. Claire folded her arms. “And I found a lot more than I was supposed to.” Robert sighed and rubbed his temple. “Claire, I don’t know what conclusions you’ve jumped to, but I can assure you—” “Don’t lie to me.” Her voice was sharp, cutting through the room like a blade. “You knew him. You were friends.” Claire’s voice cut through the tension-filled room like a blade. Her eyes locked onto Robert with an intensity that left no room for deceptio