Being noncommittal is a survival strategy. However, she can see when the strategy is backfiring, and sometimes there's a need to say more.

"Based on past events, I have far more to be worried about from Pudding than she does from me." Surely Law is smart enough not to be deceived by the sweet-little-girl act. "But she and I have... reached an understanding. And I don't intend to cause problems here. I'd like to think that my actions here to date can attest to my intentions." Her tone is firm, but not aggressive; Law is, after all, not wholly unjustified in his concerns. Germa 66 is not a name that instills confidence in anyone but their employers.