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“What make is the suit you are wearing today?” Brenda asked.
I blinked. Why is she asking about my clothes? “I’m not clear on the question. Are you asking what type of suit I have on?” I glanced at Gunnar, who smiled.
“Are you a fashion design student?” Her tone was light.
“Uhm, yes.”
“What type of suit are you wearing today?”
My ears warmed. “It’s a custom-made suit.”
“Do you have a job, Ms. Sokol?”
I licked my lips. “No.”
“How did you pay for a custom suit?”
I hesitated. “Can you repeat the question?”
She glanced over at Dale. “This is a question, and you have no objection.”
“You can answer the question, Nadia,” Dale said, and Gunnar nodded.
I cleared my throat. “I didn’t pay for the suit; it was a gift from my boyfriend.”
“Who is your boyfriend?”
“Mr. Paul Crane.”
“Mr. Paul Crane, the billionaire.” Her tone was even, and I wasn’t sure if I should confirm, but I answered. “Yes.”
“Did you sign a non-disclosure agreement with Mr. Crane—”
“Objection. Relevance. Mr. Crane and Ms. Sokol’s relationship is not within the scope of this case,” Dale cut in. “It has already been proven Mr. Crane was not a member of the Lollipop or Sugar Cookie Dating web service from Mr. Styles deposition, exhibits of client list, and Mr. Crane’s sworn affidavit.”
Brenda smirked. “I’ll move on. Are you aware of your mom, Nora Winkley, A.K.A Celeste Ebbing’s criminal history—”
“Objection. Relevance,” Dale interjected.
Brenda squared her shoulders. “Next question. Did you fill out an application on the Sugar Cookie website?” She went to her folder and brought papers back to the desk.
I blanked my face. “No. I didn’t fill out an application on the Sugar Cookie website.”
“Apologies. Did you have a profile on the Lollipop website? I have in here a copy of a profile, NadiaNY22. Is that you?”
“Yes,” I mumbled, my face warmed.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you?” She raised her brows.
“Yes.”
“Were you aware that the website was for young women seeking an older, established man to sponsor her financially?”
“Lollipop was a dating website.” I bit my lip.
“In Sophie Wilks’s deposition, she disclosed that she informed you that sex was part of the agreement for the dating website?”
“Yes. She mentioned it happened for her—”
