A Desperate Situation

Emma's POV

I headed to David's office, my mind racing with the latest incident about Jessica’s surgery. As I walked in, a wave of unease washed over me. David didn’t look like his usual self. Sweat was erupting from his face, and his hands were shaking. When he saw me enter, he hastily shoved a stack of documents aside and looked up cautiously.

“Emma, what are you doing here?” he asked, his voice strained.

I hesitated, feeling like I had come at the wrong time. “I came to inform you about the tampering with the medical equipment for Jessica’s surgery.”

David's expression softened slightly, but his eyes remained sharp. “You don’t need to be afraid, Emma. The tampering was my idea.”

Shock coursed through me. “What? Why would you do that?”

He leaned forward, his gaze intense. “Remember our plan, Emma. I’m creating a scenario to make Jessica think you’re in a vulnerable state. This incident at the hospital is an opportunity for her to put the blame on you. She thinks you're the