Chapter 177: Hazel’s Plot Thickens

Hazel’s nerves tingled with anticipation as she walked into work the next morning. The first part of her plan was already in motion, and she couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. She knew she had to keep her cool—this wasn’t the time to get overly confident. There was still so much to do, and everything had to be executed perfectly for her plan to succeed. Her first order of business was to finalize the arrangements for the company dinner. With the budget approved by Alexander, she spent the morning making phone calls and confirming the details with the restaurant. They were thrilled to host a high-profile event, especially one with the potential for such a large turnout. Hazel made sure everything was in order, from the seating arrangements to the menu options. She even managed to convince the restaurant manager to offer a special prize for whoever won the spicy food challenge, knowing that a little competition would add a spark to the evening. As she worked, Hazel