Chapter 161 - The Betrayal

Chapter 161 - The Betrayal

Hazel's POV

I was beside my mother when Damian entered the room. His face carried the weight of terrible news as he recounted everything, each word about that psychotic woman's phone call hitting me like a physical blow. The more details he revealed, the harder the tears came. After he departed, Mrs. Carlos pulled my mother aside, explaining exactly who Isabella Clairemont was while Scarlett filled in the horrifying gaps. My mind reeled, struggling to absorb the nightmare unfolding around us.

The sharp ring of my phone cut through the chaos. I grabbed it immediately, recognizing Caleb's familiar voice, though something in his tone made my blood run cold.

"Stay quiet. If anyone's around you, get away from them. Call me back only when you're completely alone."

I lowered the phone, my hands trembling as I backed toward the door. The weight of his words pressed against my chest like a stone.