C9 The Conflict

Evelyn’s POV

As Lila's arrogant remarks reverberated throughout the room, I gazed at Peter, my thoughts racing. She was holding a USB disk that felt like a ticking time bomb that was about to blow up my life. Peter's jaw was so tightened that I felt he may shatter a tooth, and his expression was grim.

He responded in a cool, collected voice, "Lila, this has gone far enough