Nicole’s POV
“Get him off the stage!” Benjamin roars, directing his fury at Bryce.
Bryce hesitates, and I can't help but smirk. “Think carefully, Bryce. Consider which side you're aligning with. Right now is not the time to intervene unless you want your audience to see you as someone obstructing the truth.”
Bryce weighs his options before finally shrugging and forcing a smile. “Sorry, Benjamin, but I guess freedom of speech prevails.”
“Smart choice,” I commend him, giving Alex an encouraging nod.
Alex returns my smile and continues, "Nicole’s questions about the funds, about trust…they’re significant and grounded in reality." He pauses, casting his steady gaze over the audience. "Recently, my family’s business—Sterling Insurance—routinely betrayed trust and consumed goodwill. What th
