Chapter 16

It was not until that moment that Zara really looked at Yosef. "This is a bet between her and me. Everyone here is a witness, including you, Mr. Webb.

"I'm just following through on the bet. Do you see something wrong with what I'm doing, Mr. Webb? What mistake did I make?"

She stood there, as fierce as a hedgehog with its quills up. She looked so different from her usual calm, understated, and almost meek self.

Yosef felt like he was looking at a stranger.

"She's been bad-mouthing me and even trying to pin her schemes on me. For all I know, she could've been the one messing with the rope to frame me. If it weren't for the evidence, I'd probably be wrongly accused—all because of just a few words from her and your favoritism for her.

"Why should I put up with that? If I'm wronged, why can't I set things right?"

Zara's comeback was fierce. Her gaze locked onto Yosef's, unwavering and bold.

"And what if the client had gotten hurt? If Mr. Smith were to demand accountability without