"Tell me he's lying," Lucas repeated, his voice cracking with emotion.
Anabella lifted her head, tears streaming down her face. "We didn't know about the cameras. We didn't know everyone was watching."
Rachael and Peace nodded in agreement, their faces etched with shame.
"But you did agree to... this?" Mark asked, his tone gentle yet probing.
The girls exchanged nervous glances."It's complicated," Rachael whispered.
"Complicated?" Lucas's voice rose. "You're ruining your lives, and it's 'complicated'?"
Olive placed a calming hand on Lucas's arm. "Let them explain."
Anabella took a deep breath. "Louise promised us... protection. He said he'd keep our secrets if we... slept with him."
"Protection?" Mark's skepticism was evident. "You better explain yourselves properly and stop beating around the bush."
