This was bullshit!
Despite not knowing the truth behind Chairman Alvord's claim, Lariette was absolutely certain about one thing. If it was true, Madeline and her mother, Felicia, wouldn't welcome Ruediger with open hearts.
Whatever had happened before, Lariette believed Ruediger that the very young version of him wasn't responsible in the incident. She had seen for herself how people openly distorted the facts because they couldn't accept the truths.
The recent example was Stephanie. She was a willing party when having an affair with Leon. But once she was caught, she cried wolf, saying he blackmailed her from the beginning.
Lariette kept her gaze on Chairman Alvord. Curling her hands into fists, she restrained herself from unleashing her anger.
The atmosphere inside the limousine became more suffocating. The luxurious interior, with its pristine leather seats, felt like a cell as Lariette faced Chairman Alvord,
