These were all incredibly valuable resources—offers and opportunities Hazel Johan wouldn’t have dared dream of just a week ago. Major endorsements. Top-tier variety shows. Film scripts she used to chase down with little hope.
Now they were all being delivered to her on a silver platter—all because of Susan.
Susan had truly soared to new heights.
She wasn't just a comeback story anymore—she was a full-blown phenomenon. And Hazel knew exactly what that meant: she had to cling to Susan for dear life. This wasn’t just a lucky break. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Her golden goose had finally returned—and this time, it had wings made of fire and gold.
So, Hazel’s tone became syrupy and sweet, almost nauseatingly so.
“I watched today’s press conference,” she said with a saccharine smile, her voice oozing warmth and false admiration. “I had no idea you’d accomplished so much on your own… These are the kinds of things the company should have handled for you…”