The Lies Behind Her Marriage novel Chapter 195

The Polygraph Test.

The polygraph test was initiated by the Vander side that same day, and it was conducted publicly in front of a small group of media outlets, right at the lobby of VanderMed Technologies.

Silas stood on an elevated platform with a private examiner beside him. Behind him was a huge LED screen featuring Silas’s face, his movements, and every reaction.

Both he and the examiner had small microphones clipped to their clothing.

Serena felt nervous as she sat in the front row. Sterling looked stiff.

Behind her, Melvin also looked nervous. He leaned in and said, “I hope Silas pulls through.”

Serena looked around. She saw familiar faces.

The employees were full of expectation.

Xavier, who was guarding the seats for the media, nodded her way.

Serena turned to the opposite row of seats and saw a mix of reactions from executives and shareholders. She was no longer surprised by Graham Whitlock. He had been showing displeasure toward Silas since the recent problems within the company. However, a few other names were surfacing, judging her brother based solely on a one-sided accusation.

‘Reactions are more telling than accusations,’ Serena thought.

Soon, the interview began. Silas answered all questions confidently.

Examiner: “Did you personally interact with Janice Bennet during the executive summit seven years ago?”

Silas: “Yes.”

Examiner: “Did Janice Bennet enter your hotel room during the summit?”

Silas: “No.”

Examiner: “Were you alone with Janice Bennet in a private setting?”

Silas: “No.”

Examiner: “Did you engage in sexual activity with Janice Bennet?”

Silas: “No.”

Examiner: “Did you initiate any physical intimacy with Janice Bennet?”

Silas: “No.”

Examiner: “Did you use your position of authority in any personal capacity that night?”

Silas: “No.”

He was supposed to answer only Yes or No; that was the requirement. So far, everything was going smoothly and according to plan until… the questions started to change.

Examiner: “Did Janice Bennet enter your hotel room that night?”

Silas: “No.”

Examiner: “Did you enter Janice Bennet’s hotel room that night?”

Silas: “No.”

Examiner: “Were you alone in your hotel room the entire night of the summit?”

That was when Silas hesitated.

Examiner: “Please answer, Mr. Vander.”

Silas: “No.”

Gasps filled the air.

Serena turned to her father and saw the surprised look on his face. Clearly, Sterling did not know.

Examiner: “Did you wake up alone the next morning?”

Again, Silas took his time, but eventually, he replied, “No.”

Examiner: “Did you consume alcohol that impaired your memory that evening?”

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