Chapter 47

Rose's POV

"It is no one other than him," she said, pointing at the leader, the one who led the gathering, led the community, and made the majority of the decisions.

The room fell silent once again, all eyes turning toward the accused leader. His face contorted with a mix of shock, anger, and denial.

"You're accusing me? Me?" he retorted, his voice laced with disbelief. "I have dedicated my life to this community, to its well-being. How dare you make such baseless accusations?"

Linda's eyes narrowed as she stared directly into his. "I saw your true colors, the darkness that lies beneath your façade of leadership. You wanted to maintain control, and you saw me as a threat, someone who could expose your reign of manipulation."

The crowd exchanged glances, their expressions torn between loyalty and doubt. The leader had earned their trust and admiration over the years, but the weight of Linda's words lingered, challenging their perception.

Another voice spoke up, belonging to an elderly