LOGINSocial media was exploding, and I couldn’t stop smiling. The image spread like wildfire, even with the faces and clothes blurred out.In the image, Laura lay there on the floor bleeding; the details were fuzzy, but the scene was clear enough to spark chaos. Comments flooded in fast. I refreshed the feed again, popcorn in my hand, loving every second of it."She didn't kill herself?""I knew there was nothing like a fire!"Mina’s phone rang while I watched through my laptop. Her friend’s voice came through loud: “Mina, the heels in that photo are exactly like yours! Aren’t they limited edition? Only two pairs in the world? Were you the one?”Mina laughed at first, confused. “What do you mean?” Her friend laughed too. “Check Twitter right now.”I leaned closer to my laptop as Mina opened the app. The scream that tore from her throat was pure music. Christian jumped up beside her. “What is it?” he asked sharply. She shoved the phone at him without a word.The screenshot showed the coupl
I sat in my room, laptop open on my lap, feet tucked under me. The screen showed everything perfectly. Christian was in the living room, staring at his phone with pure rage on his face. He looked ready to explode; his thumb hovered over the delete button but stopped cold.I popped another kernel of popcorn into my mouth and grinned."Who the fuck did this?" he muttered. I could already see the confusion in his eyes, but then it went dim."It's Mina," he said, as if he had discovered the world's biggest secret, and began to laugh."Everything points back to her. Maybe she was still angry I had beaten her up and called her an accomplice," he mumbled and reached for his phone, dialing her number.The ringing filled the room, but suddenly he began to hear another ringing tone; he stood up, and Mina walked in on the other end.She cut the call short that second."Is this about the ten million you asked for?" he snapped. Mina looked shocked; her lips parted but nothing escaped, and she scof
I drove away from the scene slowly, a satisfied smile still playing on my lips.The road blurred a bit as I replayed everything in my head. Weeks ago, I had called a hacker and told him to dig into the restaurant footage from that night I supposedly died. The very footage that would allow me to ruin Christian and finish him off.My phone buzzed with a message; he had the footage and had placed it on a USB drive. I turned the car toward the address he sent.I stopped my car upon arriving.The place was a simple garage tucked in a quiet neighborhood, with tools scattered everywhere. A young guy, barely out of his teens, sat next to a laptop. He looked up when I walked in.“Miss Mia!” he said, and I nodded. He didn’t waste time; he turned the screen toward me and pressed play. The footage rolled, playing everything from that night. I couldn’t help but grin, wide with anger and delight.It was... perfect, clear as day."The drive," I asked, stretching out my hand. He unplugged it and plac
My phone rang while I was sorting some papers at my desk; staring at the screen, I raised a brow.What does this bastard want now? I thought, and picked up.Christian’s voice came through, weak and desperate; this made me grin. “Mia… please come save me. They got me. I'm in the old factory, east side. I’m begging you.”I softened my tone right away. “Christian? Oh my God, what happened? Hold on, I’m coming, okay? Just stay for me. I’ll be there soon.” My voice dripped with worry; I even added a little sniff, like I was holding back tears."Please come, I can't hold on anymore," he begged, and this made my eyes brighten."Florida, get my car ready!" I yelled, so he could hear from the other end of the phone."Don't worry, I'm on my way," I added, and hung up the call. I stared at my phone for a second and clicked my tongue; my eyes were icy cold."Seems like Mina has already taught him a lesson. I should have done this sooner."A slow smile spread across my face. Then I laughed, light
"Your pass," the bodyguard asked, and Mina stopped in her tracks. She clenched her jaw and immediately reached for her bag, pulling out the golden card.Staring at it, the bodyguard bowed down instantly. "Forgive me for my insolence; I didn't know you wer—""Shhhhh," she said, and lifted her gaze, glaring coldly at him."It's settled for now, but do not try this later," she said coldly and walked on, stepping into the dim underground site without flinching.Thick cigarette smoke mixed with the metallic smell of blood hung heavy in the air. She should have been scared; instead, she inhaled it and a smile curled to her lips."Nothing beats home," she mumbled under her breath, stepping forward while broken glass crunched under her heels, swaying her hips.When the receptionist sighted her, she immediately left her desk and rushed to her."What brings Madam here?" she asked, and Mina stopped in her tracks; she glared at the female."So, can I come uninvited?" she asked coldly, and the rec
"I can't rememb—"His lips crashed onto mine before I could finish. Warm and so soft, I forgot how to breathe.My hands tightened on his shirt, pulling him down instead of pushing away. My cheeks reddened as his body pressed closer, heavy and solid over me. God, why did this feel so right?Vincent pulled back just a little, his eyes dark and locked on mine. "Remember now?" he whispered, his voice husky. His thumb stroked my bottom lip, slow and teasing. I shivered, biting back another whimper.My heart was racing so fast I thought it might burst."Vincent... this is crazy," I muttered, but my fingers traced the open edges of his shirt anyway; his skin was warm as I tried my fingertip on his abs. He smirked, that little smile that always made my stomach twist."You started it last time," he said, dipping his head to kiss along my jaw. His mouth sent sparks down my neck, my arms, everywhere. I squirmed, adjusting how I held my leg."I was drugged," I breathed, but the excuse sounded wea
“I’m full,” I said, and Evelyn gently rested her hand on my hair.“I hope Caspian didn’t disrupt your appetite?” she asked, and I forced a smile. “Definitely not!” I replied.Evelyn didn’t push further and let me go. As I walked off, the smile on my face darkened. I slammed the door shut and stared
Hearing her words, I didn't tremble, because she was only making assumptions and wasn't sure of her words.“Are you even okay in the head?” I asked her straight, and her smile fell.“What do you mean?” she asked, stepping closer in anger, but my left hand stretched out, stopping her midway.“You do
The camera flashes all settled on my face, yet I kept a calm look on.“Miss Mia, what happened all those years?”“Were you kidnapped, taken abroad to become a prostitute?”“Or did you run away with a man? What happened to the car you drove last?” Every reporter kept placing the mic next to my lips,
My mum didn't say a word, crying her eyes out, but Xena stepped forward. “Killed? I wouldn't do that to my sister, and neither would my mum do that to her. If we killed her, would she have even left two houses in our names? We would have gotten nothing!” she screamed back, and the crowd stopped. Sh







