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    Huey’s response was a chillingugh, filled with defiance.


    Driven to fury, Hackett yelled, “Huey, do you not fear the sting of your own conscience? using me of such a heinous act? After all my sacrifices for the association, you repay me with baseless nder? Show me your proof! How could you cast such aspersions?”


    Emotion choked Hackett’s words, his eyes swelling with a mix of rage and sorrow.


    The others around them scrambled to quell the brewing storm, urging peace between the two enraged men.


    Farley attempted to mediate, his voiceced with reason. “Huey, please, Hackett has only ever nned for our collective benefit. Temper your fury.”


    “Temper my fury?” Huey’s retort was incredulous, his voice rising in protest. “How can I temper my fury when I was inches from death on that rooftop?” Silence once again fell like a heavy nket over the room.


    Every pair of eyes turned to Huey, their expressions a mixture of shock and incredulity.


    Farley’s eyes widened, a mix of disbelief and fear clouding his features. “Huey, what are you implying?”


    Bruno chimed in, “Huey, you really shouldn’t say things that could fracture our unity.”


    Huey rose, his stance bold and unyielding. With Dani’s formidable support behind him, he had nothing to fear.


    He mmed his hand down hard on the table, making everyone jump. “What am I implying? Isn’t it ringly obvious? Reflect on it. Why didn’t the fire department show up that day? And why was it Cedric who ultimately held me back? Isn’t the truth apparent?”


    Hackett retorted, “I told you, it was Cedric who shoved me aside.”


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    Huey sneered dismissively. “What absurdity are you spouting? I was right there. You might deceive the others, but you can’t fool me. Hackett, you plotted my demise at Elite Lux to avoid Dani’s economic retaliation against you. You aimed for my death!”


    His usation reverberated through the room, sending a shiver down everyone’s spine and ushering in a profound silence once again.


    “You’re spouting nonsense!” Hackett snapped.


    Huey’s voice was cold as he abruptly kicked the chair beside him. “You know the truth deep down. Let me make this clear: until Marcus’ real murderer is uncovered, I won’t go against Dani. I urge you not to be unwitting pawns in someone else’s game.”


    With those final words, Huey stormed out, not once ncing back.


    Murderous fury simmered in Hackett’s eyes as he fought to keep hisposure. After a tense moment, he adopted an expression of distress and turned to the others, pleading, “I swear, I’m innocent. I can’t fathom why Huey suspects me. Perhaps Cedric has clouded his judgment.”


    Farley’s brow creased in thought as he mulled over Huey’s parting words. “I need to reconsider everything. Excuse me,” he said, making his exit. The others dispersed, leaving Bruno alone with Hackett.


    “Hackett, I trust you. You’ve always been there for us. Why would you betray us?” Bruno asked, his voice filled with confusion.


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