Chapter 12
ALINA’S POV
“Enough of this mushy shit. Let’s get down to business.”
She downed her whiskey in one go, making me laugh.
She always feels awkward when things get too emotional
Some things never change, I guess.
“I want revenge.” I told Talia, running my fingers through Fluffy’s soft fur as she snuggled comfortably into my laps, already dozing off
“I want Adrian and Seraphina to pay for every pain they’ve caused me. I want the whole Dawn family to pay for how they’ve treated me. for using me as a stepping stone for their daughter. I want them to hurt just like I have.”
My tone darkened with each word that left my lips, the resentment I was feeling seeping through.
Talia looked at me, shock and confusion creasing her face.
How did they hurt you, Ally? What’s happening?”
Her voice was laced with concern, but I couldn’t translate the words into a coherent sentence
“Fine.” She said, picking up on my hesitation. “For some reason, you can’t tell me what’s going on, and I understand.”
I shot her a grateful smile.
“What’s the plan, though?”
“I don’t know.” I admitted. “But I sure as hell am done with Seraphina taking credit for my designs, that’s for sure.”
“Damn right, girl,” Talia’s tone shifted to excitement. “It’s about damn time. I’m tired of that slut prancing around every red carpet she can find, not only wearing but also taking credit for something she couldn’t come up with even in her next life. So, are you going to sue their company?”
“No.” I said, causing a frown to appear on her face.
“Why the hell not?” She asked, not liking my response,
“They can keep those designs. I was a ghost designer, so fighting them for ownership would be too stressful and messy.” Lexplained. “I have a better idea”
“Okay.” She trailed off, waiting for me to continue.
“I’m going to start my Fashion line.“I announced
“Really?” Her tone was filled with excitement and surprise.
“Yes, I confirmed. “But I still need to play the meek, adoptive daughter to the Dawn family. I’ll keep designing for them, but it won’t be anything major that can make waves. I’ll remain anonymous for the time being, supporting Seraphina while she competes with the newest arch nemesis in the industry. me.” I said with a cruel smile.
“Wow, you are brutal.” Talia laughed. “I don’t know how this new you came to be, but I love it.” She declared.
“What do you need help with She questioned, eager to be part of the plan.
“I need you to do what you’re good at, hack I want you to make things difficult for both Dawn and Adrian’s companies and get rid of any hindrances I may encounter. I told her hopefully.
“That’s all?” She sounded surprised. “That’s like taking candy from a baby, I was expecting a more challenging task. Consider it done.” She told me, making me smile.
When you decide to let the world know you’re the new designer making v
Her question made my eyes widen in shock.
waves, are you going to also announce that you’re Astra?”
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Chapter 12
“Wh what?” I stuttered. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I denied, avoiding her gaze.
How did she know? Astra was a secret identity 1 created to escape reality. Nobody knew Astra was me, they didn’t even know what gender I was. All the world knew was that Astra was a world–renowned jewelry designer. Every fashion designer out there wanted to work with me.
Not to brag or anything, but my jewelry designs were in a lot of high–end jewelry stores all over the world.
“Don’t even. Alina,” Talia rolled her eyes in a bored tone. “You’re forgetting what I do for a living, right?”
Of course How could I have forgotten? She was a hacker, for crying out loud.
“How long have you known?” I asked in a softer tone.
“That’s not important right now. The question is, why didn’t you tell me, and how long do you plan on keeping it a secret from the world?”
“I don’t know,” I shrugged. “I just don’t want to let the world know for now
Astra was mine, and I wanted to be selfish and keep it that way for as long as I could.
Fair enough. She shrugged. “So, what now?
“Well, now I’m going to go pay my darling Adrian a visit at the hospital.” I told her with a smile, watching her face contort into rage.
“ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND?!”
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