The air was electric with tension, as if everyone in the room was collectively holding their breath, waiting for what would happen next. I could see the realization dawning on Ethan’s face, the mask of confidence slipping as the reality of his situation set in. He was trapped, and he knew it.
The police officers approached Ethan, one of them reading him his rights while the other stood ready to escort him out. Ethan’s eyes darted around the room, desperately seeking an ally, but finding none. His colleagues, once friends, now looked at him with a mix of pity and disdain.
Vanessa’s smirk faded, her confidence crumbling as she realized the precariousness of her own position. She took a step back, her bravado evaporating under the scrutiny of the gathered crowd.
