CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THREE - BURNING PASSION

The next morning, Karina arrived at the office early, determined to continue her investigation. As she walked to her office, she overheard two employees whispering in the break room. "Did you hear about the late-night argument between Karina and Miguel?" one of them said. "Again?" the other replied. "The sexual tension between those two is off the charts." Karina cleared her throat as she entered, causing both employees to jump. "Good morning," she said coolly, grabbing a cup of coffee before heading to her office. As she settled in, her phone buzzed with a text from her brother: "Karina, we need to talk. It's urgent. Call me ASAP." Concerned, Karina dialed her brother's number. "Hey, what's going on?" she asked as soon as he picked up. "Karina, you need to be careful," her brother's voice was tense. "I've heard rumors about what you're investigating. There are powerful people involved who won't hesitate to protect themselves." Karina frowned. "What do you know about this?" H