But Martin remained resolute, his trust obliterated and his resolve unyielding. "Liar!" he vehemently refuted, his voice ringing with suspicion and doubt.
The room itself seemed to hold its breath, caught in a tense moment of uncertainty, where trust was fragile, and danger lurked in every shadow.
"I'm not lying!" Yves asserted, his voice wavering as he attempted to persuade Martin, the tension in the room growing palpable. "If I were lying, why would I tell Clyde I have the strongest pearl with me? Why would I try to save someone I don't even know?"
Martin clung to his doubts, shaking his head in denial despite the seeds of uncertainty beginning to take root. "No... you can't fool me..."