Chapter 120: Maneuvering

Hazel stepped out of the cab, feeling the excitement course through her veins. The day had been a resounding success, but there was no time to rest on her laurels. The night was still young, and she had plans to make. She entered her building and made her way up to her apartment, her mind already working on the next steps. Once inside, Hazel dropped her bag on the couch and immediately headed to the kitchen to pour herself a glass of wine. She needed to unwind, but more importantly, she needed to think. As she took a sip of the rich red liquid, she mentally reviewed the events of the day, replaying each conversation, each interaction, in her mind. Hazel knew that her first day at Hastings was only the beginning. She had to establish herself firmly within the company before she could begin her real work. But she was confident that she was on the right track. The way Alexander had looked at her, even if only briefly, had told her everything she needed to know. There was a spark there,