Chapter 13

Freddy started the investigation without delay. With the kind of power he held in Southridge, it took him less than half a day to get results. But he never expected the trail to lead straight to Macy. He stared at the surveillance footage from the back of the mountain that Alvin had just sent him. In it, Macy was seen bribing the pilot of the Hamilton family's private jet. Her expression twisted with malice. "I want Hazel dead. As for you, make sure you have a parachute ready." Freddy replayed the video over and over in disbelief. He had never imagined that Macy could be so vicious. He couldn't bear the thought of Hazel being on that plane. If Hazel had gotten on that plane, what kind of fear and despair would she have felt? The thought made his face turn cold. He stopped lying to himself, stopped trying to convince himself he loved Macy. Now he knew exactly who he loved. Whoever hurt Hazel would pay for it. He sped toward the racetrack to confront Macy. But just as he stepped