The Innocent Act. | WLW

[ COMING THIS NEW YEARS ]

The sound of a recorder silenced the entire room. Everyone around them watching and listening.

"Ms. Walker, at any point did you lie about your answers?" It was a simple question. A routine one they always ask at the end of each lie detector test.

A lazily smile pulled at the edges of her lips as her body remained relaxed against the cool metal chair, "Yes."

A simple answer to a simple question.

Though the meaning behind the answer was anything but simple. "Would you like to elaborate on which questions?" The detective asked cautiously, reading over the notes she's been scribbling down to search for the lie.

What she doesn't know, is that this entire thing had been a lie. Something to simply waste their time and give them false leads.

Clearing her throat, Kaida sat up slightly, "Is that a requirement?" She knew the answer but she just wanted to see her squirm in her seat.

The detective paused briefly before pursing her lips, "No, this test was voluntary, as you know."

Nodding slowly, she stood to her feet and straightened up her jacket, "Good to know. And as much as I'd love to do so, I really have to get going now."

The detective opened her mouth to protest but sighed, nodding reluctantly, "Of course, enjoy the rest of your day."
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Kaida Verena was found at an underground gang but her actions convinced those around her that she was innocent. She was deemed as the helpless victim caught in the cross fire of a raid. But no one in a gang is ever truly helpless. The only thing that makes her different, is that she knows how to play the part of the victim. A little too well.

Rowan Kamira is a lead detective, she had been the one to order the raid on the underground gang. Where she had found Kaida. Assuming her to be nothing more than a victim.

But quickly after, Kaida had revealed to not only Rowan- but everyone around them, who was truly pulling the strings on this entire operation.