Chapter 106: The Warning

Quinn hung up the phone, her hands trembling with rage. Mrs. Woodwell’s mocking voice still echoed in her ears, but Quinn had no time to dwell on the past. She needed to ensure that every piece of her plan was in perfect order, and that meant addressing the weakest link: Kimberly. She took a deep breath, steeling herself, she picked up her phone and dialed Kimberly’s number. “Kimberly, come to the library immediately.” A few moments later, Kimberly entered, her hesitation palpable. The moment she saw the stormy look on Quinn’s face and knew this was not going to be a pleasant conversation. “Sit,” Quinn ordered, pointing to the chair opposite her desk. Kimberly obeyed, her heart racing. She could sense the intensity of Quinn’s anger and feared what might be the outcome. Quinn fixed her with a cold, unwavering stare. “Kimberly, let me be perfectly clear. The stakes are higher than ever, and I cannot afford any more mistakes. You’ve seen what happens when one is playing with fire,