e loomed in the room,

th a difficult situation regarding your career and the media attention," he said. "

ess. "Please go on," I forc

n, we have considerable evidence l

ed in shock, and exclaime

Star Best and Creative Agency, supplied us with accurate proof, and your name

? How could I possibly be e

claims. I became absorbed in contemplati

rd," I said u

ghtful humming in opposition to the gravity of the situation. She went around the kitche

ok, carefully outlining the evidenc

ussions and meetings, as well as having possession of highly cla

part of an organization involved in money

h details, nor am I associated with any. These charges ar

ve gathered says differently. The record includes specific interactions and activities inv

ting of these records?" I quer

t bring them with me, but we can provide th

his is serious. Come in for more questioning. As

on, are the major suspect. We could request you to com

ion and despair. Agent Carter's unshakable demeanor further heightened the gravity o

ation grew. "May I ask, who i

ation at this time. "It's confidentia

and unexplained absences from important employees. At the time, I attributed it to the press

ere conferences I wasn't permitted to join, and everyo

jotted down notes. "This

strange silence. I had anticipated her defense or support. I wonde

ncoming call. She glanced at the screen and gasped as she pressed the button to quiet it

er, if you'll pardon m

gaze and turned to face Jasmine. "Jasmine, if it's impor

line. "No, Izalea. It's fine. I'll call again after the

nt before nodding. "A

ing grin, and I resumed my

sidering you are likewise an actress in the agency, c

have any information right now. If I notice anyth

Miss," Agent C

k it up and read it, looking delighted. She scoffed but k

asmine was hiding something. What is she keeping from me? The q

n me. "Ms. Benson, you reported a few day

BI agent to be informed of such. My lips sprang open to

he ride exceedingly exhausting." My curiosity was piqued,

e have been monitoring you to collect ev

every detail together. "Well, I'm certainly ind

ied thoughtfully. "If you recall more information or se

is important, and we apologize for any inconvenience," Ag

t, Belle walked into the living

ning back to her. "As Ms. Benson's assistant, we m

ried expression crossing her face. "Huh

the tray down, her hands trembling slightly. With concern, she glanced between

s," I said before I continued, "I am being charged with the embezzleme

rried eyes

ined and gloomy. "Do you have a

ess. This is unbelievable."

the discussion with Agent Carter. I perceived her unease. "You're not say

ve heard some rumors, but nothing official. I had no idea they would be relat

and the heated environment. "It's alright. All I need to kn

always here to support you and will do everyth

he conversation with the FBI," Jasmine said, her voice

no, Jasmine, I am so sorry! Do

o, Izalea. You have a lot to worr

nxiety. "Are you sure, Jas

ting to appear more confident. "I will k

with concern for her. "Okay, but ple

re hurrying out the door. As she went, Bell