Chapter 58 - Dangling between life and death

POV Zara

The next day, Yvette informed me that the company was planning a party to celebrate my award win. I couldn't believe it—they were actually going to throw a celebration just for me. I knew winning the Starlight Best Newcomer Award was a big deal, but it still felt surreal.

“Yvette, won’t that be too grand?” I asked, a little embarrassed by all the attention.

Yvette just laughed and waved off my concerns. “You deserve this. Go home, get ready, and come back tonight. I’ll send the company’s car to pick you up. Just tell me when.”

“Okay, thanks, Yvette,” I replied, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

After leaving the office, I headed home, eager to relax a bit before the party. But as I approached the front door, I spotted Monica walking toward me from a distance, her smile as radiant as it was fake.

“Miss Wilson,” she greeted me with that enchanting smile that always made my skin crawl.

I tried to stay polite, though my patience was already wearing thin. “Miss Jensen, are y