Chapter 128: My Plan

Hazel watched the black car carrying Emma fade into the distance, her expression unreadable. A wave of satisfaction washed over her as she replayed their brief encounter in her mind. The temptation to harm Emma right there in the elevator had been overwhelming, but Hazel had managed to restrain herself. Timing was everything. She wanted Emma to feel safe, secure in her world, before tearing it apart piece by piece. With a final glance at the spot where the car had been, Hazel turned on her heel and made her way back into the building. She needed to keep up appearances, to remain the diligent, unassuming employee everyone believed her to be. But her mind was already racing with plans, dark thoughts swirling like a storm on the horizon. Back in the office, Hazel resumed her work, but her thoughts kept drifting back to the past. Memories of her time as Olivia—Emma’s closest friend—played out like a film reel in her mind. It was a different life, one that felt like it belonged to someone