Vanessa sighed dramatically, taking a slow sip of her coffee. “Well, for starters, he found out about Dominic being Raina’s brother.”
1 rolled my eyes in my mind. I raised an eyebrow, Unimpressed. That was old news to me, but it was good Vanessa didn’t keep that away from from me, there would have been a problem
Vanessa continued, “And Dominic’s single now. You know what means? 1 can finally have him to myself. Although Raina thinks she can stop that by..“1 narrowed my eyes. litteruppting her unital self–absorbed yapping. “Vanessa, focus. This isn’t about you.”
She frowned, leaning back in her chair, “Tine. But you should know that Alex has been acting weird lately. Like, pining after Raina. It’s almost like he wants her back or something.”
Her words hit me like a slap, and I nearly screamed in frustration. “That bitch is ruining everything!‘
Vanessa reculled slightly, but i wasn’t done. “She knows, Vanessa. About Liem,‘
Herexpression tattered, berlips parting in that telltale way that meant she was hiding something.
“What?” I demanded, narrowing my eyes.
sahesitated, then blurted, “She found her phone. Technically the SD card with the recording.”
My blood ranculd. “What recording?”
Vaisessa fidgeted under my glace, finally admitting, “The one Raina made of you while you were you know, trying to hurt Liam.”
Ifroze. Alex could never see that recording. If he did, he wouldn’t hate‘ ll me with his hate hands.
I forced a calm I didn’t feel and said through gritted teeth, “I’ll figure out how to get it back. Don’t screw this up any more than you already have.”
After leaving the café, I didn’t waste any time. Vanessa had been useful, but her inability to think beyond her pesty vendettas made her a liability. It I wanted to pull this off, had to ly on someone much pore reliable.
slipping into the back seat of any car, I scrolled through my phone and called Alex’s secretary. The little mele had proven be worth time and again, eager to feed me tidbits in exchange for a few well–placed compliments and the occasional gift.
When she awered, her voice was healt ‚adnitost unsure. “Hello, Miss Eliza ”
didn’t bother with pleasantries. “Tell me,” I said cuntly, “what’s on Alex’s schedule this week?”
There was a brief pause, the sound of shuttling papers in the background. “Um… I’m not sure I should
“Don’t waste mytime,” I cut her off sharply. “I’ve kept your secrets, haven’t 17 Do you want the to reconsider our little arrangement?”
Inde silence was answer enough. After a moment, she sighed. “There’s a charity event at the end of the week. It’s a big gor. Everyone who’s anyone will be there.
The Lindhamsate the headliners”
1/2
Eleaned back, a smile tugging at my lips as i imagined Halina’s deinstall unfolding like a beautifully orchestrated play. “Thank you,” I said, my tope uddenly swerl. “You’ve been very helpful, as always.”
Tended the call and stared out the window, my mind already racing with possibilities. “Just you wait, Ratna,” I murmured, the venom in my voice surprising even me. “I’ll make you the laughingstock of society.”
The thought of her losing that carefully crafted image of perfection filled me with glee. It wasn’t enough to simply embarass ber–needed to destroy her, to leave her so humiliated that she wouldn’t dare show her face in public again.
The custom dress made by my designer was nothing shost of perfection. A floor–length, emerald–green gown with a daring neckline and a slit that hinted at just enough to leave people guessing. The fabric shimmered under the light when i tried it on, reflecting a wealth and sophistication that would ensure all eyes were on
Itwirled in front of the mirror, a slow smile spreading across my lips. “Just wait, Raina,” I whispered to my reflection. “You won’t know what hit you.”
The day of the charity auction arrived, and the air buzzed with anticipation. I stepped out of the car with a confidence that turned heads, the paparazzi flashing their cameras as I made my way up the steps. I didn’t care about them; they were just tools to amplify the humiliation 1 had planned for Baina
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