**Cody's POV**
"Emma!" I exclaimed, my voice tinged with confusion. I stared at her, trying to piece together if I knew her from anywhere. "What are you doing? Why are you doing this?" I managed to ask, my tone laced with bewilderment.
"Let's just say I'm someone you shouldn't mess with," she replied, a smirk playing on her lips. "I know you're desperate to understand why I'm doing all this or how I'm connected to it, but you'll figure that out in due time. For now, you work for me," she declared coldly. Her eyes bore into mine, and I could see a burning hatred within them.
"You need to answer my question first. Who are you?" I demanded, my tone serious. "Why are you doing this?" I added, my annoyance growing, causing her to burst into laughter.
"You really amaze me, Cody. You want to
