CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN – FAMILY BETRAYAL

He leaned forward, planting his hands on the desk. "You were at that dinner the night before the leak. You've been vocal about your disagreements with company policies. You have a history of challenging authority – specifically, my authority. So tell me, Ms. Zaslav, why shouldn't I believe that you're the one behind this?" Karina felt a surge of anger cutting through her fear. "Because I'm not an idiot, Mr. Eladio," she shot back. "Do you really think I'd risk my entire career, my reputation, everything I've worked for, just to score some petty points against you? I may disagree with your methods, but I believe in this company and the work we do. I would never do anything to jeopardize that." Miguel studied her for a long moment, his dark eyes boring into hers as if trying to peer into her very soul. Finally, he straightened up, his expression softening almost imperceptibly. "I want to believe you, Karina," he said, surprising her with the use of her first name. "But in my position,