From behind the cameras, producers exchanged glances. The audience, though trained to remain composed, could not suppress the subtle ripple of unease that had taken hold.

The host, who had maintained professionalism throughout the confrontation, suddenly changed his expression.

His fingers lifted to his earpiece.

“Excuse me,” he said softly, though the microphone caught it clearly. “I’m being told we’ve just received additional information.”

The room stilled again. Haven, who had ...