CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SEVEN – HER PRINCIPLES

Miguel continued, "I want you to know that everything I've done has been for the good of the company. I know things might look... questionable from the outside, but I promise you, there's nothing illegal going on." Karina's grip tightened on her files. "Is that all, Miguel?" He looked taken aback by her cold response. "Karina, I care about you. Deeply. I don't want to lose you over misunderstandings and suspicions." For a moment, Karina's resolve wavered. The sincerity in Miguel's eyes made her want to believe him, to throw away her doubts and fall into his arms. But the weight of the evidence in her hands grounded her. "I have to go," she said quietly, moving towards the door. "Karina, wait-" Miguel called after her, but she was already gone. At 10 AM sharp, Karina stood before the board of directors, her heart pounding but her voice steady as she began her presentation. "Ladies and gentlemen of the board," she started, "I've called this meeting to bring to light some serious c