Chapter 140: seizing the moment

Hazel arrived at the company, immediately noticing the frantic energy in the air. Employees were running around, and she could see Helena pacing back and forth, her face etched with worry. Hazel couldn’t help but smirk inwardly; everything was going according to plan. "What's going on?" Hazel asked, feigning concern, though she had a pretty good idea of what was causing all the commotion. Helena looked at her, her face pale with anxiety. "Umm... There's a crucial contract Mr. Hastings is supposed to secure today. The representatives from the other company are already here, but Rebecca is nowhere to be found. Her phone is off, and no one knows where she is." Hazel nodded sympathetically, though inside she was reveling in the chaos she had orchestrated. "Didn't she call in sick?" Hazel asked, her tone carefully neutral. "No, she didn’t. We've been trying to reach her all morning, but there's no response. This is really bad, Hazel. Mr. Hastings is going to be furious." Hazel’s eyes w