Seated in his wheelchair, Rowan observed the commotion, while Loraine stood on the stage, her cold gaze sweeping the place.
She noted the mix of curiosity and malice. When her eyes met Marcos, his concerned expression warmed her heart.
Loraine regained her composure and addressed Laura.
We simply hugged.
What of it?
Her brazen words redirected everyones attention. Rowan smiled affectionately, allowing Loraine to continue.
Laura sneered.
Loraine, you are truly shameless! How dare you say something like that?
Marina chimed in, her voice shrill with excitement. Loraine, why so arrogant? Youre under investigation! Did you bribe the entire investigation team?
Upon hearing Marinas words, Laura chimed in, Exactly! What else could a man and a woman be doing while embracing? Its clear youre in a relationship! How can you be so brazen? We demand another investigation!
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Enough! Silence! A commanding voice cut through the cacophony.
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Marco could no Longer hold his tongue. He rose to his feet, his frosty gaze fixed on the pair.
Despite their claims of newfound support, Marina and Laura still feared
Marco and fell silent.
Loraine guided Rowans wheelchair to the forefront of the stage, a smile playing on her lips.
Indeed, I embraced him. But is it so wrong to hug my own uncle?
Marina latched onto the first half of Loraines statement, exclaiming,
Fine, you admit it! You hugged
Her words trailed off as she registered Loraines meaning. Eyes wide in disbelief, she stammered, What did you just say?
Blinking in confusion, she stared at Loraine.
You said Rowan is?
Clearing her throat, Loraine continued, This is my uncle, Rowan
Torres.