Chapter 2: The Undercover Shadow
While the paramedics swarmed the ballroom, Sarah—the woman Ethan had introduced as his new executive assistant—moved through the crowd. Her eyes weren't filled with the panic of the guests; they were laser-focused. She didn't look at the shattered crystal; she looked at Ethan.
Ethan was still playing the hero, barking orders at security, demanding the woman in the red blazer be held accountable. "She’s a rival bidder! She sabotaged the lighting company's contract!" he shouted.
Sarah drifted to Claire’s side, seemingly to offer water. As she leaned in, she whispered, "Don't look at him. Don't show him you're suspicious. The cable wasn't cut by a rival, Claire. It was cut by someone who had access to the rafters four hours ago."
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Claire’s heart stuttered. "Who?"
Sarah slipped a small, metallic object into Claire’s hand. "Look at the footage later. Your husband didn't shove you away from the danger, Claire. He shoved you into the debris field."
