SAMANTHA
Since I stood my ground, Molly seemed even more irritated. With her lips pursed, she crossed her arms and declared confidently, "Go ahead and look into it then. I've done nothing wrong. What do I have to fear?" Her voice was steady, but I could see the flicker of unease in her eyes. She was putting on a brave front, but she knew she was guilty.
Following Jayce's instructions, and with Molly's consent, Daisy wiped her sweat and directed her team to inspect the equipment. Her hands trembled as she gave the orders, and I could tell she was terrified of being blamed. Shortly after, the person who was in charge of the equipment hurried over. He was a wiry man with nervous eyes, and he seemed to avoid looking directly at anyone.
After examining the rope, he reported to Jayce with respect, "Your Highness, the rope failed because it was old. It hasn't been properly maintained in quite some time."
