‘How good it feels… when everything goes according to your plan!’ Alex thought as he relished the moment of victory.
Just then, the sharp ringtone of his phone broke the stillness, cutting through the silence like a blade.
Alex reached into his pocket, fishing out his phone. As he glanced at the screen, his brows furrowed slightly, a hint of surprise disrupting his otherwise composed face.
“Lily?” he muttered, the name catching him off guard. His voice was a mix of curiosity and irritation.
“What’s she calling me for all of a sudden?” he thought aloud. Curiosity flickered in his eyes as he swiped to answer the call.
Lily was Alex’s half-sister, sharing the same father but born to different mothers. Growing up, the two barely had any interaction.
Their relationship was distant at best, and their personalities were worlds apart. Of course, these minor details weren’t the main issue. The real problem lay in the original storyline.
The protagonist of the novel, who was deeply family-oriented, had an unwavering sense of responsibility for his loved ones.
This extended to his sister, whom he doted on excessively. Despite her unreasonable demands, he always indulged her without hesitation.
However, Lily, being the villain’s sister, ended up entangled in the battle between Alex and the protagonist.
Rather than supporting her brother, she inexplicably fell for the protagonist. Not only did she become hopelessly infatuated with him, but she also betrayed Alex.
In the critical moments of the story, she provided crucial intelligence about Alex’s plans to the protagonist, effectively sabotaging her own brother.
Her actions pushed Alex closer and closer to the edge, leaving him with no way out.
Given this backstory, Alex had no fondness for his sister in this life. Normally, he wouldn’t even consider answering her call.
But since the timeline hadn’t yet reached the point of their fallout, Alex decided to pick up. He needed to maintain his current knowledge of the plot and ensure nothing interfered with his plans.
With a sigh, he pressed the answer button.
“Alex! What are you doing?” Lily’s irritated voice came through as soon as the call connected. Her tone was sharp, filled with impatience.
“Why did it take you so long to answer my call?” She demanded, her voice echoing slightly in the airport’s vast space.
“Do you need something?” Alex’s voice was cold, devoid of emotion. He didn’t bother to hide his irritation.
“I’m back from the abroad!” Lily announced with excitement. “Come pick me up at the airport! Hurry up—”
*Beep, beep, beep!*
Before she could finish, Alex hung up on her. He rolled his eyes, muttering to himself, “Seriously? All that fuss for something like this? Can’t she just call a cab back from the airport? Did her legs stop working?”
Mr. Waters, his butler, who stood nearby, asked hesitantly, “Sir, do you need me to arrange for someone to pick up Miss Lily?”
“Pick her up? Why bother?” Alex scoffed. “She can do whatever the hell she wants. She can come back on her own. Let’s get back to work.” With that, Alex strode into the company building, leaving the matter behind without a second thought.
….
Meanwhile, on the other end of the line, Lily was fuming. She glared at her phone as the busy tone echoed in her ears.
“Alex, how dare you hang up on me!” she exclaimed, her face twisting with anger. “Just you wait! When I get there, I’ll make you pay for this!”
Her rant was interrupted by the sudden ringing of her phone. Seeing the name on the screen, her fiery demeanor immediately softened.
“Ethan?” she cooed, her voice turning sweet and delicate. “Why are you calling me, Ethan?” Lily asked, her voice calm but curious.
“You’re worried about Rose?” she repeated, pausing for a moment. A flicker of unease crossed her face before she steadied her tone. “I understand. Leave it to me—I’ll make sure she’s alright.”
“She’s still at Alex’s villa?” Her brows knitted in thought. “Alright, I’ll head there immediately.”
“Ethan, there’s no need for thanks.” Her voice softened, though a trace of bitterness lingered. “As long as I can support you in any way, that’s all that matters to me.”
Once the call ended, Lily’s expression hardened, her previous composure giving way to frustration.
“Rose is important to him,” she murmured. “Alex, you’ve crossed a line. Whatever grudge you hold, it’s not Rose’s burden to bear. This can’t go unaddressed.”
With quiet determination, Lily grabbed her bag and signaled for a cab. There was no time to waste.
Making up her mind, Lily didn’t even bother waiting for Alex to come to the airport, not like he was going to come. Instead, she stopped a cab and headed straight for Alex’s villa.
….
Back at the company, Alex remained aware of Lily’s intentions. After finishing his work, he returned home.
As he drove past the villa gate, he noticed Rose still kneeling there. Without sparing her a single glance, he passed by as if she didn’t exist.
Once inside the estate, he addressed his butler.
“Waters, how much time until 5 p.m.?” Alex asked.
“Ten minutes, sir,” Mr. Waters replied promptly.
“Good.” Alex’s tone was as cold as ever. “If Rose hasn’t returned the Two Hundred Million by then, call the authorities. I want her arrested and thrown in a rotten place.”
“Yes, sir,” Mr. Waters nodded, his expression respectful but firm.
….
On the other side of town, having received a direct call for help from Ethan, Lily rode in haste to the gates of Alex’s villa.
As she arrived, her eyes immediately locked onto Rose, who was still kneeling at the entrance. Her clothes were dusted with dirt, her delicate figure trembling slightly in the cold wind. The pitiful sight struck a nerve in Lily, and her expression darkened with anger.
“Alex, you’ve gone too far this time!” She muttered under her breath, her tone seething with frustration.
In just a few quick strides, Lily reached Rose’s side and bent down to help her up.
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