Was these tealle a wire recorder? Could Vespera be bluffing?


    Her hands and feet had been tied how could have possibly hidden a recender under the coffee table?


    but then apalu...she had survived jampling into the sn


    ke''s mind raced, frantically calcting his oddb.


    Just as he decided to take the gamble, Vespera suddenly let not a small gasp, as if remembering somet


    П


    Csomething


    ob! Lalmost forget - myrders to the cloud. It sploats automatically every ten minutes: Does anyone have aptop?


    Doma wasind no time "Bring ptop"


    Hike''s blondum cold. Hisst shred ofposure shattered


    Within moments, aptop was ced in front of Vespera. She swiftly logged into her cloud storage.


    She nced up, meeting ke''s eyes with a knowing smick before pressing her finger to the screen


    Panic overtook ke as he lunged forward, snatching theptop and clutching it to his chest "Ms. Gildon, let''s not be impulsive. We can talk about this "


    "Talk about what? Vespera scotted. "You tried to assault me and keep me imprisoned. It hadn''t risked my lile jumping from the second floor into the sea, do you really think I''d besitting here right now?"


    "You''re mistaken!" ke protested."


    **Then prove it. If you have nothing to hide, open theptop and let everyone hear for themselves.


    "Ms. Gildon, please! have a family to support! I''m begging you let me go! I''ll even drop to my knees and apologize if that''s what it takes!"


    "Let you go?" Vesperantoried. Did you ever think about letting me po? I''m my parents'' only daughter. If they knew I was nearly assaulted by a disgusting, shameless coward you, do you think they''d just forgive and forget?


    Her anger burned hotter with every word. Without hesitation, she turned to the others, signaling for them to see theptop.


    She would see this through


    Meanwhile, ke was unraveling. Chitching theptop to his chest like a teline, he blurted out in desperation, "I was trying to help you! 1-1 admit I said some things I shouldn''t have, but it was just a joke! A moment of stupidity. Please, don''t ruin my lide over this!"


    "Go to hell, you disgusting excuse for a human! You want forgiveness? Sure. Cut your dick off first!"


    "yesperal Don''t be ridiculous! Nothing even happened! I was just passing by, and fine, maybe I made a few offhandments, but that''s hardly a crime!"


    "Undmands Then exin why you put your hands on my leg!"


    "I was checking if you were injured!"


    Their verbal sh had reached its peak.


    Just as some onlookers were starting to think Vespera was being too aggressive, achilling realization struck them-ke had just admitted everything. Not only had he been at that house, but he had also put his hands on her


    Everyone''s gaze was filled with disdain as they looked at him


    Nancy stood frozen, her mind reeling She had never once considered the


    possibility that Vespera was telling the truth. But now, there was no way to deny


    it.


    On the other end of the line, Samuel let out a cold, mocking scott. His voice cut through the silence, deep and Commanding


    "It''s chat as day now, Domine, handle this properly. Report it to the authorities, take whatever action is necessary-there''s no need to show mercy"


    The verdict was final niake''s tate had been sealed. His Irgs buckled, and he crumpled to the floor in defeat.


    Samuel''s voice pesonated again, "Ms. Gildon, your bravery is trulymendable."


    He gave a knowing, smile, aware that the recorder was never there; it had all been part of her clever bluff.


    She had certainly yed her cards masterfully-every move was calcted, every word strategically ced.


    She had skillfully read ke''s psychology, manipting the situation to her advantage. She was sharp, audacious, and undeniably capable-someone with "Thank you for the kind words, Mr. Reid Senior, Vespera responded, her voice calm and steady.


    "Wee to Tavian Group, Ms. Gedun."


    With that, the call ended


    Vespera could hardly believe it-Sael himself had personally weed her to thepany. The magnitude of the gesture left her feeling overwhelmed. Asurge of excitement flooded her, leaving her head spinning she felt as if she was dreaming


    Out of nowhere, she felt a strange weightlessness, as though she were floating. The sights and sounds around her blurred, fading into a distant he