352: LINE IN THE SAND

ARIEL'S POV Larry approached us, and I quickly scrambled to my feet, brushing off the dirt from my clothes. His expression was a mix of concern and irritation as he looked between me and his family. "Ariel, what's going on here?" He asked, his tone edged with a hint of frustration. I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before launching into an explanation. "Your brother and parents are trying to intimidate me into backing down from exposing the truth about what they've done to my family's business," I began, my voice steady despite the lingering ache from Simon's shove. Larry's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze flickering to his family before settling back on me. "What truth? What have they done?" "They used their power to ruin my family's business, all because they're trying to support that scumbag right there. A scumbag who doesn't deserve respect. Simon tried to assault me, but my family saved me from his brutality. With that, your father went ahead and ruined our company's nam