And someone was going to regret crossing the wrong people.
"You're lying," Arthur finally said, simply, plainly, as if it were a known fact.
His voice cut through the buzzing crowd like a blade through silk.
The crowd, which had been holding its breath in anticipation of him defending Jana, froze in stunned silence.
Did he just… call her a liar?
Jana's eyes widened in disbelief. "N-No, I'm not!" she stammered, her voice shaking, though whether from fear, rage, or humiliation, even she didn't know.
But Arthur didn't blink, didn't flinch, didn't budge. His expression remained cold and unmoved.
That… frustrated her more than anything.
How dare he not believe her? How dare he humiliate her like this in front of everyone?
Fine. If you want to play that game, then don't blame me for what happens next.
