CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE – TRUTH OVER COMFORT

When Miguel finished his call, he turned back to Karina, his face grim. "I have to go. There's an emergency board meeting." Karina nodded, unsure of what to say. As Miguel reached for the door, he paused, turning back to her. "Karina," he said softly. "For what it's worth... I'm sorry. For everything." And with that, he was gone, leaving Karina alone with her thoughts and the weight of everything that had transpired. As the door closed behind Miguel, Karina sank onto her couch, feeling emotionally drained. She replayed their conversation in her mind, Miguel's words echoing in her ears: "The woman I fell in love with..." Her phone buzzed again, pulling her from her thoughts. It was Amanda Reeves. "Karina, we need to talk. The FBI wants to interview you again. Things are moving quickly." Karina took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come. She had set this in motion, and now she had to see it through to the end, whatever the consequences might be. As she prepared for