Chase Loses His Temper
Eventually, Chase lost his temper, shouting accusations that left everyone stunned into silence. His anger was raw, and Maren could feel the tension thrumming in the air like a live wire.
She took a breath, grounding herself amid the chaos, and remained resolute. This wasn’t going to intimidate her; she had prepared for worse.
The lawyer tried to intervene, but the damage was done. Maren felt a surge of adrenaline, realizing they were at a breaking point in the discussion.