Punishment

Suddenly, Adrian spoke, his voice calm but cutting through the whispers like a blade. "Miss Jenny, if you tell us the names of your accomplices from the sanctuary, I'll consider letting you continue working here. I'm sure you couldn't have done this alone."

'Though I can't really do that, she has no choice but to believe me because of the pressure.'

A gasp rippled through the room at Adrian's unexpected move. Miss Jenny's eyes widened, panic flashing across her face. A few workers exchanged nervous glances, their discomfort palpable.

"How dare you accuse us!" one of the staff members shouted, stepping forward. "Have you no shame, trying to turn us against each other?"

'Is he one of them?'