Beryl, always the voice of reason, placed a comforting hand on Kendrick's shoulder. "We'll support you, but you need to take responsibility for this," he said gently.
Kendrick nodded, his resolve hardening. He knew he had to fix this for Amelia and the company. The evening had taken an unexpected turn, but he was determined to make things right.
Nerissa, picking up on Kendrick's confusion, stepped forward, her voice cutting through the tension. "Kendrick, you really have no idea, do you?" she said, her tone a mix of frustration and pity. "Chun has been manipulating everything, keeping you in the dark. And now, Amelia is paying the price for it."
Chun's eyes widened in panic, her carefully crafted facade beginning to crack. "I-I was just doing my job," she stammered, her voice losing its usual confidence. "I didn't mean to cause any trouble."