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Bianca’s POV
After Finn had left, I sat alone in the dark, staring into the quiet night outside my window. Every fiber of my being screamed that this wasn’t over—that I couldn’t let it be over. Finn might think he was in control, but I could see the truth: he was slipping through my fingers, drawn to Lia in ways he didn’t even understand.
A dark plan began to take shape in my mind, forming slowly, taking root in the anger and resentment festering inside me. If Lia was going to stand between me and the life I deserved, then I would make sure she paid the price.
I picked up my phone, dialing a familiar number. The line rang once, twice, before a gruff voice answered on the other end.
“I need a favor,” I said, my tone laced with cold determination. “And this time, it’s non-negotiable.”
There was a pause, then a low chuckle. “I thought you’d come around. What do you need?”
“Lia. I need you to make her… rethink her choices.”
The man laughed again, a sound that sent a chill down my spine, even though I’d heard it countless times before. “Consider it done.”
As I hung up the phone, a twisted sense of satisfaction filled me. I knew the road ahead was dangerous, that there was no turning back from the path I’d chosen. But I didn’t care. If Lia wanted to ruin my life, I would make sure she suffered just as much—if not more.
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I sat there for a few moments longer, the silence of the room pressing in on me. My fingers hovered over the phone again, hesitating. There was one more thing I needed to do—another person I needed to talk to.
I scrolled through my contacts, stopping at the number I was looking for. Her name flashed on the screen, and I took a deep breath before dialing. The phone rang a few times before she picked up.
"Bianca?" she said, her voice a mix of curiosity and wariness. "What’s going on?"
“Meet me at The Orchid Café in thirty minutes," I replied, my tone flat, businesslike. "I have something important to discuss."
“I’ll be there," she said, the line clicking off without another word.
I didn’t wait for anything else. I stood up, pacing the room as the minutes passed by, my mind racing. This wasn’t just about Finn anymore—it was about removing any obstacle that stood between me and the life I’d always wanted. Lia had to be eliminated from the equation.
The Orchid Café wasn’t far from my place. It was quiet and discreet—a perfect location for what I needed to discuss. I grabbed my jacket and quickly left the house, the weight of my plan settling heavily in my chest.
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At the café, the dim lights and the warm aroma of coffee greeted me as I entered. I scanned the room and found her waiting at a corner table. Ava. The one person who could make things happen when you needed something messy to be cleaned up. Her dark hair framed her sharp features, and her eyes narrowed slightly as I approached.
“Bianca,” she said, her voice tinged with caution as I sat down across from her. “What’s this about? You know I don’t like surprises.”
“I know," I said, leaning forward, my voice low. "And this time, I need you to do something for me. Something... drastic.”
Her eyes locked on mine. She was a woman of few words, but when she spoke, her words carried weight. “I’m listening.”
I felt the intensity of her gaze, and for a moment, I was reminded of why I always went to her for things like this. Ava had a way of reading people, knowing their deepest fears and desires, and using that to her advantage. She didn’t need to be told twice—she could read between the lines.
“I need you to get rid of someone,” I said, barely above a whisper, but the words cut through the air like a knife. “Her name’s Lia. She’s... in the way.”
Ava didn’t flinch. She merely raised an eyebrow, folding her arms across her chest. “In the way of what?”
“In the way of my future. In the way of everything I’ve worked for.” I leaned in, my hands gripping the edge of the table. “I can’t have her around anymore. Finn... he's blinded by her. He doesn’t see it, but she’s trying to steal everything from me. And I need her gone.”
Ava’s eyes darkened slightly, and she nodded slowly. “What do you want me to do?”
“I need you to pretend to be an event planner. I want you to get close to her. Organize some... kind of event, anything to get her out of her comfort zone. Make her trust you. And once you’ve done that…” I paused, my heart beating faster as I pictured it. “You can do whatever you want.”
Ava’s lips curled into a slight smirk, and there was a cold edge to her voice when she responded. “I like how you think, Bianca.”
I leaned back in my chair, feeling the weight of the plan settle in my bones. “You’re the best at what you do, Ava. And once Lia’s out of the picture, Finn won’t have anyone to turn to. He’ll have no choice but to come back to me. Everything will fall into place.”
Ava gave me a look that made it clear she was already formulating her next steps. “Don’t worry. It’ll be done.”
I felt a small shiver run down my spine, but it wasn’t fear—it was exhilaration. The pieces of the puzzle were starting to fall into place, and I wasn’t about to stop now. Lia wouldn’t know what hit her.
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We sat in silence for a moment longer before Ava stood, her movements sharp and purposeful. “I’ll contact you once it’s taken care of. You’ll be the first to know.”
I nodded, watching her walk away, feeling a twisted satisfaction bloom within me. I had all the pieces I needed now. There was no stopping me. No turning back.
As I left the café, the night air felt colder, but I couldn’t shake the feeling of anticipation that buzzed in my veins. The game was just beginning. And this time, I would be the one to win.
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