Chapter 129:The End of an Era

The next day dawned with a chill in the air, a stark contrast to the vibrant energy Hazel had felt just the day before. As she prepared to leave for her meeting with Siobhan, she was filled with a mixture of anticipation and determination. This meeting was crucial—Siobhan had hinted at some new developments, something that could further their plans. Hazel was eager to hear what her partner-in-crime had discovered, but she could never have anticipated the bombshell that would drop just before she could step out the door. Her phone rang, the shrill tone cutting through the quiet of her apartment like a knife. Hazel frowned, glancing at the screen. The call was from an unknown number, but something in her gut told her to answer it. She hesitated for a brief moment before picking up, pressing the phone to her ear. "Hello?" she said, her voice cautious. "Miss Hazel?" a stern voice on the other end asked. "This is Officer Jenkins from the state penitentiary. I’m calling to inform you that