CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE – COMPLEX MATTERS

"Karina," Miguel began, his voice low and serious. "I need you to trust me. The matters you're investigating... they're complex. There are things at play that you don't understand." Karina's eyes narrowed. "Then help me understand, Miguel. Because right now, all I see are inconsistencies and potential fraud." Miguel sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair. "I can't give you details. But I'm asking you - begging you - to stop digging. It will only cause tension in the company. Problems we don't need." "Problems we don't need?" Karina repeated incredulously. "Or problems you don't need?" "Karina, please," Miguel pleaded, reaching for her hand. "Just trust me. I promise you, everything I've done has been for the good of the company." Karina pulled her hand away, shaking her head. "I'm sorry, Miguel, but that's not good enough. I can't just ignore what I've found. If you won't be honest with me, I'll have to find the truth on my own." She turned to leave, but Miguel caught he