Thessalia's voice quivered with a mix of frustration and desperation. "You can deny it all you want, Xavier, but the truth will prevail. The evidence is there, waiting to be revealed. I'm not manipulating anything; I'm simply stating what I know to be true. And when the truth comes out, you'll have no choice but to face the consequences."
Xavier's jaw clenched, his gaze piercing. "I won't be manipulated into accepting a false accusation," he retorted, his voice edged with defiance. "You can't force me to take responsibility for something I haven't done. I will fight to prove my innocence, no matter what it takes."
Their words hung in the air, charged with tension and unresolved conflict. Each stood their ground, unwilling to back down, as the weight of their clash of wills threatened to
