A collective gasp swept through the audience. Blake’s composure cracked. “What nonsense are you saying? This is a live broadcast!”

“Not anymore.” A commanding voice cut through the tension. Dave rose to his feet. “Ms. McGee, it’s under control. The police are already here.”

Brenda’s glare stayed fixed on Blake. “You kidnapped me. You even used someone to impersonate me.” Her voice shook with fury. “And I called the police the moment I arrived. You won’t be walking away from this.”

“What?! Blake kidnapped Brenda? This is unbelievable!”

“I knew something was wrong with that fake Brenda. She was way too close to him! I never thought they were working...