The realization gripped her with a mix of fear and fury. Ethan’s evasiveness suddenly took on a new meaning. Had he known what he was giving her? Was he connected to the theft? Her fear gave way to anger. Ethan had destroyed her trust once, and now this?
Kiara clenched her fists, swallowing the bitterness rising within her. “I’ll help you,” she said, her voice carrying both determination and rage. She locked eyes with Officer Johnson, her mind made up. She couldn’t let Ethan’s actions pull her into this mess without fighting to clear her name.