"I'm here," i whispered, my throat feeling suddenly dry. "She's not threatening me about my family anymore, she's going after my family now."
"Come to the office," Michael said. "We need to figure this out before it spirals out of control."
I hung up, my hands trembling as i shut off the television. The mug of tea sat forgotten on the table as i rushed to get dressed, my mind spinning. Vanessa's move wasn't just about retaliation; it was personal, a calculated blow aimed directly at my heart.
When i arrived at Michael's office, he was already deep in conversation with his legal team. The tension in the room was palpable, the air heavy with the weight of the latest development.
Michael looked up at me as I entered, his expression softening for a moment before hardening again. "We're working on a response, but without evidence to disprove her claim, it's going to be tough."
