#Chapter 129: Scheming Side

Hannah I hesitated for a moment before sinking into the chair across from Noah. His eyes followed me the entire way, his jaw clenched tight. The tension in the room was palpable, and I could feel my heart racing in my chest. “So,” Noah began, his voice low and surprisingly controlled, “do you want to explain to me why you thought it was okay to trick Zoe like that?” I swallowed hard, my fingers fidgeting in my lap. “Noah, I—” “A job opportunity, Hannah? Really?” he blurted out before I could finish. He leaned forward, his green eyes blazing with a fiery intensity that made me shrink back ever so slightly. “Do you have any idea how hurt she is?” I bit my lip, guilt churning in my stomach despite myself. “Look, I know it wasn’t right, but—” “But what?” Noah snapped, cutting me off. “What could possibly justify this? Zoe has never said or done anything to hurt you.” My mouth hung open. For a moment, I wanted to say what was on my mind: that she ha