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Author: Tianah
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CHAPTER 15

Derrick's POV

I lounged on the couch, watching Florida take the stage.

She was a master manipulator, and I was curious to see how far she'd take it. The host, a sympathetic-looking man, asked her about her family and Florida.

Oh, she was good.

She burst into tears, playing the victim like a pro. “I'm trying, but it's just so hard.” She sniffled, dabbing at her eyes with a tissue.

Clara was the target, and Florida was definitely painting her as a monster.

The host’s voice was full of concern. “What's wrong, Florida? You can talk about it.”

Florida took a deep breath, letting the tears flow. “..Clara's been stalking us for months, sending death threats.. I don't feel safe anymore.”

I raised an eyebrow. This was getting good. The host was eating it up, of course.

“That's terrible, Florida.” The host said, his voice filled with empathy. “Can you tell us more about what's been happening?”

Florida sniffled again. “She's been showing up at our events, sending me message
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