While the office buzzed with preparations for the celebration, Ivy slipped into the building, her face hidden beneath a surgical mask. She had gone to extreme lengths to get out of jail, even cutting her wrist to secure a temporary release. Once at the hospital, she had managed to escape, driven by a single, dark purpose: to kill Bella.
As Ivy crept into the parking area, she spotted a group of security guards approaching. Quickly, she ducked behind a car, her breath hitching as she strained to hear their conversation.
They were discussing the success party Zack had organized in honor of the season's first launch. The mention of Zack sent a wave of anger coursing through Ivy, her insides burning with a toxic mix of fury and betrayal. She clenched her fists, fighting to keep her rage in check.
