Chapter 122

Bianca’s POV.

Sitting in my dressing room, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Beneath the glamorous facade–perfect makeup, styled hair, and a closet full of designer clothes–I felt bitterness bubbling up inside me like a storm. I’d clawed my way back to my career, lied my way out of jail, and smiled my way through every question. But for what? Everything I’d done to keep Alexander away from her–Christiana–felt like it was slipping through my fingers.

The door creaked open, and in walked Vivian, my closest friend and the only one who knew the lengths I’d gone to. She closed the door behind her, casting me a sympathetic look as she adjusted her oversized sunglasses and crossed her arms. “Bianca, you’re pushing it,” she said in a low, urgent voice, leaning against the wall. “People are starting to talk, and you know how risky that is.”

I let out a bitter laugh, tossing my brush onto the vanity. “I don’t care about people talking, Viv. Alexander is back with her.” My voice cracked, and I clenched my fists, feeling the heat rise in my cheeks. “I did everything to get her out of the way, but somehow she keeps coming back.”

Vivian sighed, stepping closer and placing a hand on my shoulder. “You need to let this go, Bianca. You’re Bianca Monroe Lewis–the Bianca Monroe Lewis. You have everything. Don’t let her ruin what you’ve built.”

I jerked my shoulder, shrugging her off. “What I’ve built?” I scoffed, narrowing my eyes at her. “Alexander was supposed to be mine, Vivian. Mine. I’ve waited, played the game, done everything right.” I could feel my hands trembling as I gripped the edge of the vanity. “Christiana had her chance and she blew it. But for some reason, she still has him wrapped around her finger.”

Vivian hesitated, her face a mixture of worry and sympathy. “Look, I know how much he means to you. But if anyone catches wind of… you know… the lengths you went to…” She trailed off, glancing around the room as if even the walls might betray us.

“Nobody will catch wind of anything,” I snapped. “Do you think I’d let that happen?” I leaned forward, staring at her hard. “Margaret Alistair knows what I’m capable of. She knows I’m the only one ruthless enough to handle that woman.” I smirked, my confidence creeping back. “Why do you think she helped me get out of that mess?”

will have a field day. You need to be careful. Or Margaret will cut you off the

regret it if she does. I’ve come too far to let Christiana

across her face. “Bianca, you’re not thinking straight. You have to

back and watch her take him from me. I’m done playing nice, Viv.” I met her gaze,

me, silent. I could tell she wanted to say something, but she swallowed the words, probably fearing that any argument would push me even further. I didn’t care. The wheels

known how to

impeccable makeup, beneath the poised exterior, there was one undeniable truth–Alexander was slipping away. Despite everything I’d done to cut Christiana out of his life, she was back, worming her

accept defeat. No, there were still cards left to

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nails against the wood punctuating each dangerous thought. Alex had always believed in

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war, she’ll get one.

it coming until it was too late. She thought her reunion with him and their picture–perfect family would last? Not a chance. I could already see it: quiet whispers of her supposed instability, hints that she wasn’t fit to be around him or the children, planted just subtly enough. I’d sew every doubt in his mind until he saw her as I

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