Chapter 42

Roxanne said, her tone calm but direct. "Let me ask you something. Has the video been widely circulated? Has there been a criminal case opened against you?" Clarise said quickly, shaking her head. "No, no. I only shared it with a few close friends, the ones who know her. We're in the same circle, so there's mutuals. Most people who know her are aware of it now." Roxanne's lips quirked upward slightly, showing an amused yet measured reaction. Clarise's voice trembled with a mix of frustration and indignation as she continued, "She reported it to the police, and all the videos have since been deleted. "But now, what's really troubling me is the demand for an apology. I just can't do it. If I apologize, I'll feel like I'm suffocating from the humiliation." Roxanne began evenly, "The problem is that if you don't apologize and she files for enforcement, you could face restrictions. You might not be able to travel by plane or high-speed rail." Clarise's eyes widened in alarm. "Is that