Hiding truth

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"That must be some business meeting as well. Since Richard has never come in front of the camera with a woman that is why maybe This small thing became a new sensation," Phoebe spoke up when she saw Ana staring at the phone without expressing her thoughts.

"Hmm... Maybe," Ana said, drawing a deep breath. "But why do we care who he's with? You know our marriage isn't typical. We've only been together for six months to fulfill our fathers' agreement. After that, we're going our separate ways."

Phoebe raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, I know, but doesn't it bother you even a little?"

Ana shrugged. "Not really. We've both known this was temporary from the start."

"But!" Phoebe interjected, sensing Ana's words didn't match her feelings. "Are you sure you're okay with all this? I mean, it sounds like you're trying to convince yourself."

"Why are you hesitating so much, like Richard is betraying me with another woman?" Ana said, her voice edged with frustration. She walked to her seat and