In Natalie’s office, she and Mia were discussing the final plans for their upcoming perfume launch, while the news about Briena played on the TV.
"What the hell is wrong with this big production house? How can they give her so much importance? Have all the talented actresses in the world disappeared so they’re left with this wimp?" Mia exclaimed, visibly irritated. "That bitch must be soaring high right now."
"The higher she soars, the harder she’ll fall—and this time, she won’t be getting back up," Natalie said calmly, her focus still on their work, barely glancing at the TV.
Mia raised a brow, studying her. "You seem awfully calm. What’s going on?"
"Just know that, everything that is happening, is to bring her downfall," Natalie replied, calmly.
"Such a huge production house in play?" Mia mumbled, eyeing the TV again, then looking back at Natalie. "Is this your handiwork? Did you finally used the influence of your wealthy husband in a name?"
"Something like that," Natalie answered, not giving away much. "It’s time for her to become famous all over the world, just like she’s always craved."
She hadn’t told Mia about the drug incident. If she had, Mia would have likely gone after Briena herself by now.
"But why would she willingly do something that might lead her into trouble?" Mia asked, curious.
"She’ll have no other choice and her own greed would be the reason," Natalie replied. "Once the perfume competition ends, her downfall will begin."
Mia hummed, understanding. "So it’s finally time for the world to know who Aroma really is, isn’t it?"
Natalie nodded. "Back then, I was powerless. But now, it’s time to take back what’s mine."
"That bitch stole your identity, your creations, and painted you as a plagiarist," Mia growled. "But... do you have a way to prove it?"
Natalie gave her a knowing nod.
Mia’s face lit up. "Perfect."
Natalie smirked. "And I hear Mr. Davis has already started calling himself your fiancé."
Mia’s reaction was immediate. "What? Since when? Who told you?"
Natalie remembered when Steve Davis had introduced himself as Mia’s fiancé to gain John’s trust and help them. She was grateful for Steve’s help that night but couldn’t share all the details with Mia just yet.
"Oh, I just heard it somewhere, not sure where," Natalie said casually. "But it seems he’s still interested in you."
"My ass!" Mia frowned. "That scoundrel can go after that slut he preferred over me. If he dares spread those rumours, I’ll pull out his guts and feed them to stray dogs."
"So much anger, huh?" Natalie teased. "Maybe he’s really changed."
"Once a betrayer, always a betrayer," Mia replied. "Anything can change, but that quality in men doesn’t. From now on, don’t even mention him to me."
Just then, Victor barged into Natalie’s office. "Did you really have to schedule my photoshoot with that idiotic woman today of all days?"
She raised an eyebrow, wondering, What’s going on here?
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