“Repeat that for the record, ma’am. You’re publicly stating that I stole money and attacked Marvin for no reason.”

“That’s exactly what I’m saying!”

“Then we can also play the message where you ordered him to take my payroll card and beat me until I obeyed.”

The two companions stopped nodding and exchanged a glance. Camryn’s lips pressed into a thin line.

“You won’t intimidate me with lawyer words, girl,” she spat. “Everyone knows where you come from. Your father drank and beat people for fun. People like you always turn out the same.”

The insult echoed off the concrete walls.