CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN – BIANCA’S SABOTAGE

"Hey, sis. How are you feeling?" Alex asked, entering the room with a bouquet of flowers. Karina forced a smile. "I'm fine. Just tired of being in bed." Alex shot a look at Miguel. "Can I talk to you for a minute? Outside?" Miguel nodded, following Alex into the hallway. As soon as the door closed, Alex rounded on him. "What the hell is going on, Miguel?" Alex demanded. "First Karina ends up in the hospital, and now I'm seeing all this stuff about you and your ex?" Miguel ran a hand through his hair, frustration evident in every movement. "It's not what it looks like, Alex. Bianca's trying to sabotage us." "Then why aren't you doing anything about it?" Alex pressed. "I'm trying!" Miguel snapped. "But every time I shut down one rumor, she starts three more. I'm fighting a war on multiple fronts here – Bianca, Richard Hartman, the press. I'm doing my best to protect Karina from all of it." Alex's expression softened slightly. "I get that you're under a lot of pressure, but keepin