hapter 20
But Alexandra’s revenge went far beyond this. At the Sanchez Group’s all–staff meeting, Alexandra sat at the head of the table, her fingertips lightly tapping the surface.
Today we have a special segment, she said slowly, smiling as she looked at the audience. Let’s welcome Mr. Sanchez to read a… business model essay for everyone.
Hendrix stood in the corner, his face deathly pale. He was clutching that stack of yellowed paper–the love letter he’d written to Alexandra at eighteen, every page soaked with the most sincere vows of his youth.
A brilliant performance, she commented. Too bad it’s all lies.
Hendrix snapped his head up, something in his eyes shattering completely.
This incident sparked intense debate within the company.
Yrian pushed the door open and slammed a stack of documents onto the workstation.
Papers scattered, revealing the top medical record [Hendrix, severe depression with gastric hemorrhage symptoms…]
Look at this, Yrian’s voice cold as ice. Keep this up and he’ll die.
Alexandra glanced down, her fingers curling unconsciously before regaining composure. She lifted her coffee cup and took a sip, her tone detached So
Yrian stared at her, suddenly laughing–though the smile didn’t reach his eyes. So Alexandra, since when did you be- come like this
He took a step closer, slender fingers rapping the medical records with a dull thud. Was stripping him of everything not enough Making him report to you like a dog every day not enough Now you won’t be satisfied until he’s in the ICU
Alexandra’s lashes trembled. The teacup grew warm in her palm.
I never forced him, she lifted her gaze, eyes glacial. He has this coming.
Is that so Yrian suddenly leaned in, hands gripping her armrests, caging her within inches. Then why won’t you look
at me
Alexandra’s breath hitched.
Yrian’s voice dropped, laced with something unnameable Alexandra… have you never really been over him
Deafening silence swallowed the office.
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Raindrops tapped against the windowpane like some countdown ticking away.
Alexandra set down her coffee cup, its base meeting the tabletop with a soft clink.
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I didn’t. She finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper yet strained as if those three words had been wrenched from her core.
Yrian remained motionless, maintaining his oppressive stance while his knife–sharp gaze scraped across her face Then why won’t you admit you went too far
Alexandra shot upright until their noses almost touched Yrian! You know what I’ve endured! You know what he…
I know. Yrian cut her off, his voice abruptly softening, But how are you any different now than Hendrix was back
then
The words struck like an open–handed slap across Alexandra’s face.
She stumbled backward, chest heaving violently.
Yes… when had she become like this
To get revenge, she could coldly watch Hendrix wither day by day, precisely calculate each ounce of his suffering, even… revel in his breakdown.
Wasn’t this exactly what Hendrix had done to her all those years ago
I… Her voice caught.
Yrian sighed, gently cupping her cheek Let hatred burn too long, and it’ll turn you to ash too.
Alexandra closed her eyes. A tear slid down silently.
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