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Karina's chest tightened, but she knew that if she caved this time, there would be no end to it.

"I have nothing to hide. Say whatever you want. I trust the truth will come out."

Kieran's face contorted with rage, his eyes burning with humiliation at her defiance. He swung his arm violently, knocking over the table beside him. Cups and plates shattered against the floor, the sharp crash echoing through the cramped room. "Karina! Don't think you can just walk out of here! I won't let you get away with this!"

The outburst was like a lit match to a powder keg, and several other members of the Stone family quickly joined in, their voices rising with accusations.

A burly middle-aged man with a thick neck and a menacing scowl stormed forward, his voice booming, "Karina, you've been mooching off this family for years-eating our food, living under our roof. And now you think you can just walk away? Not a chance!" He stormed forward and grabbed Karina roughly by the collar, lifting her so her toes barely touched the ground.

Karina gasped, her breathing shallow, but her voice remained steady as she glared at him. "This is illegal. You're holding me against my will. Let me go!"

"Illegal? This is family business!" the man shot back angrily. "You caused Tara's death. You owe us, and you're going to take responsibility!"

He grabbed the man's wrist, his voice cold and

by Wilfred's calm authority, though he tried to

word. "I'm her boss. I won't stand by and let my employee be bullied like this. Do you think strength in numbers lets you act with impunity? In the eyes of

father finally stepped in, realizing the situation was spiraling out of control.

her

briefly, gratitude flickering in her gaze. She straightened her clothes, inhaled

unwavering. "Listen carefully. I've felt guilty about Tara's death for years, but it was an accident,

accountable. If any of you dare to harass

and walked out alongside Wilfred, their steps unfaltering despite

began to crack. She couldn't

through her thoughts, calm and reassuring. "Don't worry. They won't try anything

her fists, her mind racing. "I need to gather evidence to expose Kieran's guilt. It's the only way to free