Mark stood silently outside the venue, his jaw clenched tight. Alexa's words replayed in his head like an endless loop."Having a brain is a blessing, which you do not have."Furious, he finally blurted out, "Is she saying I don't have a brain? What did I say that was so wrong?"He turned to Rex, expecting support.Rex's eyes were cold, indifferent. "What do you think?"Mark opened his mouth but faltered. He lowered his gaze, defeated. "I know I went overboard, but you can't blame me. I was just so anxious about Alice's life. It's what we promised Martin."Rex didn't reply.Mark, desperate to shift the focus, added bitterly, "Still… Jenna shouldn't have just kicked someone like that. That's too much, even for her."But a different fear began creeping in as the words left his mouth. His eyes widened slightly as realization struck him. "Wait… what if Jenna remembers my nudes?"His thoughts spiraled.'What if she posts them online? I'll be ruined! Doomed!'He was about to ask Rex if he s
As Jenna and Kelvin stepped into the night, the air around them felt lighter. They left the venue with grace, Jenna's heels clicking steadily against the stone pathway, her gown trailing like stardust behind her. A smirk played on her lips—tonight, she had reclaimed more than her dignity. She had reminded the world of what she can do.Inside, the chaos hadn't quite settled. Just moments after Jenna and Kelvin departed, the doctor finally arrived. He walked swiftly to Alice, cradled in Rex's arms and moaning in distress. Elena stood nearby, tense, while Mark looked on nervously.Alexa stood off to the side as the doctor inspected Alice's forehead, her lips twitching. She was doing everything she could to suppress her laughter. Seeing Jenna rise like a queen while Alice's drama fell flat was the highlight of her night.Still pale from earlier, Mark suddenly muttered, "What kind of people are they…?"Alexa turned to him with a frosty smirk. "That's what you call basic manners. Never cove
Rex stood silently outside the manor, his eyes fixated on the group of four—Jenna, Stella, Alexa, and Kelvin—sharing laughter under the soft lights. Their closeness made something in his chest ache. He had never seen Jenna smile like that when she was with him. Now, she laughed freely, her eyes bright as they exchanged stories. The contrast struck him deep.Kelvin leaned into Jenna and said something that made her giggle. Rex clenched his fists. He had no right to feel this jealous—she was no longer his. But it hurt all the same."Let's go," he said to Mark, turning toward the exit.Just then, Alice noticed them. "Rex! You're here! Wait!" she called out, pulling Elena along.Rex stopped. Elena's anger boiled over as she rushed to his side."Rex, you have no idea what Jenna did to us! She humiliated us in front of everyone! She—""Enough!" Rex barked.The harshness of his voice cut through the night like a knife. Elena and Alice froze in place, stunned. Even Mark scratched the back of
The evening air outside the manor was cool and tinged with the scent of freshly trimmed hedges and imported lilies. The fashion show had ended, but the excitement lingered, and guests enjoyed the after-party. However, in a far corner of the expansive parking area, away from the valet and the glowing lights, two silhouettes lingered in the shadows—Elena and Alice.Elena's high heels clicked furiously against the cobblestones as she paced back and forth like a lioness denied prey. Her face was red from the confrontation, and her arms were tightly crossed."I can't believe the humiliation! How dare she! How dare that bitch Alexa humiliate me in front of everyone?" Elena snapped.More composed but equally offended, Alice kept her eyes focused on the exit doors. "Calm down. We can still salvage this. Look, Rex hasn't left yet. Let's wait here. When he comes out, we'll tell him everything—how Jenna and her friends bullied you. You're his sister, he'll take your side."Elena huffed, trying t
Alice was dumbfounded when she saw Stella emerge from the side. ‘If Stella is here… then that means Jenna is here too. My guess was right all along,’ Alice thought, eyes narrowing as they focused on the final model standing ahead.The woman’s back was still turned, but her aura was unmistakable. Elegant. Commanding. Dangerous.Elena, oblivious to the tension in Alice’s eyes, felt slighted and impatient. “Are you deaf?” she snapped at the model. “I said, come and take a picture with me!”Stella chuckled loudly from the side, enjoying every second. “Who do you think you are? Why would anyone jump to your command?”Elena spun toward her, gritting her teeth. “It has nothing to do with you! Mind your own business!”She turned her venom back toward the model. “Hey, you! I’m the young lady of the Hidalgo family. How much are you willing to take a picture with me?” Her tone was smug, thinking the offer was generous.Finally, the model moved. Jenna turned slowly, her expression frosted in pure
After the final model left the runway, the lights dimmed briefly. Then, a spotlight focused on the center stage as Alexa walked out—elegant and composed, wrapped in a sleek gown of her own design. The crowd erupted into applause. She raised her hand gently, signaling for calm."Thank you all for coming tonight," Alexa began with grace. "This collection was born from dreams and woven with ambition. And now, with your presence, it comes to life. With that, the show has officially ended. I now invite all of you to enjoy the after-party and celebrate with us."The audience responded with excited chatter and claps. But even as the music picked up, media reporters swarmed near the stage, their cameras flashing. One bold journalist stepped forward and asked the question everyone had been whispering since the finale."Alexa! Who was your final model? Is she an international model you brought in especially for tonight?"Alexa laughed lightly, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Not at all," she