72 Family Tensions and Accusations

In the conference room, Alex sat brooding, his mood palpably sour, casting a shadow over the meeting. The colleagues, sensing his dark demeanor, cautiously refrained from any provocation or unnecessary questions. "Let's wrap this up. If there are no further issues, return to your work," Alex announced sternly as the meeting concluded. The room quickly emptied, leaving Alex and his assistant Collins alone. They hurried back to Alex's office, where a surprise awaited them. Lillian, Alex's sister, lounged in his chair, nonchalantly applying nail polish. Alex, already on edge, snapped. He snatched the polish from her hands and flung it to the floor, startling her. "What's this, Alex? Why are you so upset?" Lillian exclaimed, shocked by her brother's sudden outburst. Alex, unable to contain his frustration, accused her, "Ever since Emma's divorce, you've been nothing but trouble. You're causing unnecessary drama!" His words struck a nerve, and in a moment of anger, Alex's han