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veillance footage from the bar isn't thisone. The woman who beat Michael doesn't match this young lady's description." Thefluorescent lights overhe

too. But Michael insisted that he was beaten by this young lady. Let'sinvestigate her movements from the time she arrive

police officers requested the surveillance footage for the day, butthe receptionist asked for a warrant, which they did

ide us with thefootage?" The receptionist, noticing the respect and caution with which the officers spoke aboutKosi, inferred that she was a person of importance. She de

hael had been awake for a while

the silence. Despite the doctor's efforts to administer pain relief, Michael wasfurious, yelling

e's hand, dialing Victor's number. Thesound of the

the call with a mixture of respect and caution,not

lcut him off, his voice raised in anger. "Your bastard stepdaughter is back. She's beaten me to ahospital bed, and it's all because of you. You're responsible for my hospital bills. Find her

g that bastard child. She even played arecording for him.

t everyonearound him. His anger was palpable, and even looking at him seemed to be an i

the private room, feeling like

no comfort. Michael's anger and Mr. Miller'sp

whiskey bottle on the table seemed to mock him, its amber liquid areminder of his failed attempts to drown his wor

ive." His voice was low and menacing, astark contrast to

the bottle of whiskey from the t

his throat, but of

. Let's have some fun to release your anger." But Victorpushed her away, his anger boiling over. "Get out of here, slut! I have enou

and she started crying as she

I spent that money, I worked for it. My beauty is what got you ahead. You'rethe one who's useless!" The mistress

ife, Kosi's mother. She might

room, got into his car,and sped away. The tires screeched as he pulle

hospital, and one of the office

it to you to see if you can identify the woman who attacked you." Michael's eyes narrowedas he wa

Kosi, in the Northern hotel. Shedid everything she had done dur

smiles and laughter a stark contrast to thevi

elated. Kosi had worn makeup to look like a different, unknown woman when shebeat Michael, while No

hael. They exchanged identities in the bathroom at the mall, but the police didn't notice