Christine's gaze locked onto Reyes, her eyes blazing with defiance. "You're one to judge, sir," she spat. "You think you're above everyone else, but you're just as flawed as the rest of us. You never give anyone a second chance, always assuming the worst about them."

Reyes's expression turned fierce, his voice dripping with venom. "And you think you're better than me, Christine?"

Christine's laughter was laced with mockery. "I'm not comparing myself to you, sir. I'm just living my life, free from your toxic influence. And as for Nadia, you're not fit to be her father. Stay out of her life, or I'll make sure you regret it."

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