Chapter 150 : The Hit

Hazel paced her small, sparsely decorated apartment, her mind churning with thoughts of the upcoming secretary's dinner. It was just a few hours away, and she knew she needed to make a move quickly. Attending the dinner in place of Rebecca was her only chance to get closer to Alexander, to have him notice her in a way he hadn’t before. It was going to be a high-profile event, and Hazel was determined to be the one by his side. Rebecca had already disappointed Alexander once, and Hazel knew this dinner was important enough that another slip-up could cost Rebecca her job—or at the very least, damage her standing with Alexander. Hazel needed to make sure Rebecca wouldn’t be able to attend, and she needed to act fast. She stood in front of the mirror, assessing herself with a critical eye. She was attractive, but she knew she needed more than just her looks to outshine Rebecca. Hazel wasn’t foolish; she understood that Alexander valued competence and reliability above all else. But tonig