478: Desperation and Deception

As they were about to leave, Anna's anxiety skyrocketed. She had invested significant effort to secure a means to save her own life and couldn’t afford to let them simply walk away. Hearing her desperate plea, Emma, Bauer, and Jada halted, intrigued by what Anna might reveal. Clarke Zodiac was no fool; positioning Anna there meant she had a crucial role. They were keen to understand her utility in this tangled web. "Clarke Zodiac sent me here to bring Emma to him at the right moment. You know she holds deep feelings for her mother, right? I’ve been posing as her mother’s substitute for years. Initially, he targeted Emma, planning to entangle her. I discovered today’s events only this morning, but I didn’t foresee them unfolding like this. “Clarke Zodiac orchestrated the poisoning. Alex could have escaped easily; he was well aware of Clarke Zodiac’s plan but chose to stay, appearing vulnerable in order to gain Emma’s sympathy. His objective has always been to manipulate Emma." Emma