Chapter 16 Return Of Power

Elisa's eyes widened in disbelief, but she quickly masked her shock with a forced smile. She had not expected Paul Nick, of all people, to intervene on Suzanne's behalf. The audacity of the director—who was used to being the one in control—ordering her to apologize was enough to make her blood boil. She hesitated, a flicker of defiance in her eyes as she glanced from Suzanne to Paul, but the pressure in the room was undeniable. The whispers grew louder, the crowd's expectations building, and Elisa could feel the eyes of everyone on her. She was no longer in control of the narrative.