The weight of Emily's words hung heavily between them. Williams stared into her determined eyes,
searching for reassurance, but her expression only confirmed what he feared: Isabelle wasn't done with him.
"I know what she's capable of," Emily said, lowering her voice. She glanced around, ensuring no one was eavesdropping. "I worked under her for five years before switching departments.
Isabelle doesn't just go after people—she destroys them. You've got to be ready for what's coming."
Williams nodded, his throat dry. "I stood up to her because someone had to. Letting her continue unchecked wasn't an option anymore."
"And that's exactly why she'll make you her next target," Emily replied. Her voice was calm, but her eyes betrayed a flicker of anxiety. "But you don't have to face her alone."
Her words gave him a glimmer of hope, but they also raised questions.