She inquired, “Tom, can you explain exactly what happened?” She showed him the incriminating photo in which he was seen holding drugs.

Tom’s reaction was immediate. He grew indignant and vehemently exclaimed, “I’m innocent. Someone rushed over and forced that stuff into my hand. I hadn’t even had a chance to react when the police stormed in.”

Hearing Tom’s vehement denial, Ariana became more certain of her initial suspicion that this might be Carl’s act of revenge.

Maintaining her composure, she pressed for more details, “Please, Tom, tell me, why did you go to that bar tonight?”

Tom, however, appeared evasive, struggling to find the right words.

He avoided eye contact with Ariana, and his confidence seemed to waver.

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she urged, “Tom, you must be honest with me. If you don’t tell me the truth, I won’t

few moments of hesitation, Tom let out a sigh and finally admitted, “I just wanted to make some extra money. A friend of mine recommended me to the bar, saying I

pressed further, her voice unwavering, “Make money? Are

a lowered head, he reluctantly confessed, “I have debts to repay, and

What kind of

reluctantly began to explain, “My father used to be a successful businessman in Eleymond, quite well-off you could say. But then he got swindled by someone, and his business investments went south. Unable to bear the financial

events with an air of resignation. He hung his head low

for the past few years, I’ve been trying my hand at various endeavors, from underground music to bar singer. I used to perform regularly at a bar to chip away at the debts. Additionally, I have a younger sister currently in college who relies on me

gesturing helplessly. He then looked at Ariana, his gaze filled

show, especially since it gained so much attention. I wanted to seize the opportunity and finally pay off

or my manager secured me some events to earn anything significant. But the

sympathy for the young man. He had faced so much hardship

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