Trumped-up Charge [I]

Hazel was working on her design in the garden pavilion. She was expecting Mary to come, so she schooled her expression into one as placid as a pool without any ripples.

"I know that Zac wants to help you, but everything is clear to me. I didn't expect you to be so unscrupulous that you would plan such a thing to harm Valery's child!" The older woman had a cold frown on her face, and her usually gentle mask was completely shattered. In her eyes, she was able to find a diplomatic way to settle the matter, thus making Hazel feel like she was easy to deal with... it was Hazel who took advantage of her kindness and bullied her beloved daughter-in-law and her adored grandson. 'Today, I am going to show that little bitch what the lady of the house is really like.'

With a face still devoid of expression, Hazel replied, "You are already determined to burn me at the stake anyway, no matter what I say. Say whatever you want, I don't care..." Her voice trailed off as a smack resounded when Mary's