Detective Miles sat across from Elizabeth in the dimly lit interrogation room, his notepad resting on the table. He studied her carefully.
The woman's dark, emotionless eyes seemed to pierce through him, as though she were the one conducting the interrogation.
Feeling uneasy under her gaze, he cleared his throat and leaned forward. "Mrs. Goodman, where were you during the events at your wedding earlier?"
Elizabeth crossed her legs slowly, the fabric of her rare, limited-edition Chanel suit catching the faint light.
The tailored black blazer, adorned with gold embossed buttons, hugged her figure perfectly, exuding sophistication.
Beneath it, her crimson silk blouse added a sharp edge to her powerful presence.
"It's my wedding, officer." Her tone was calm, almost bored. "Where do you think I was?"
Detective Miles resisted the urge to sigh. "We understand, but several witnesses claim you were the last person to speak with Melody Brent before her... fall." He paused, glancing at her for a reaction.
Elizabeth tilted her head, a faint smirk playing on her lips. "Claim? That means there's no proof, doesn't it? Speculation isn't evidence, officer."
She leaned back in her chair, her confidence palpable. "You seem a bit lacking. I might make a better detective than you."
Miles frowned. "Witnesses can be unreliable, but they often reveal patterns. Were you and Melody close?"
She stood suddenly, her movements deliberate. "Close? Hardly. We were acquaintances at best. Melody and I rarely spoke, and I had no reason to harm her." She paused, her eyes narrowing. "Perhaps you should ask someone else, like my husband."
The mention of her husband seemed to shift something in her demeanor.
She walked around the table and perched on its edge, now leaning slightly toward Miles.
The gesture was casual, but her piercing gaze suggested control.
"Officer," she said, her voice dropping to a softer, almost intimate tone. "You may touch anything... but not my husband." Her lips curled into a chilling smile, and Miles felt the hairs on his neck rise.
"You're free to interview him, of course." Her tone brightened suddenly. "Just kidding."
Miles blinked, caught off guard by the sudden shift in her demeanor.
It felt like he'd just witnessed two entirely different personalities in the span of a few seconds.
"Well," he said, clearing his throat and straightening his posture, "thank you for your time, Mrs. Goodman. We'll contact you if we have any further questions."
Elizabeth rose gracefully, brushing invisible lint off her suit. "Please do," she said, her voice dripping with mock sincerity.
She turned on her heel and strode toward the door, her heels clicking confidently against the tiled floor.
Outside, her chauffeur opened the door to her Rolls-Royce, and she slid into the plush leather seat.
"So much drama for one wedding," she mused, smirking as the car glided away from the station.
Back to her man.