The Honey Trap [An Adrienette Story]

Chapter 3

WHO'S THE LIE-LA NOW?

Lila Rossi, 24, has finally been sentenced for treason to her country.

Lila Rossi aka 'Farfalla Viola' has finally been sentenced following incriminating evidence presented by her once partner in crime, Felix Graham de Vanily, 24.

Graham de Vanily was the third and final witness called to the stand, following the recalled accounts of both Ladybug and Chat Noir. The evidence given indicated the thoughts and planning regarding Lila Rossi's disruption in Paris, and the lack of consideration to all that live there. Felix had been acquitted of his own charges earlier this year due to solid evidence that he was under the control of Rossi herself. Both Ladybug and Chat Noir were in agreement with the ruling, and in full support of Felix attempting to piece together his life, allowing him to finally be in full control.

Rossi was captured two years ago, finally putting an end to the reign of terror in Paris. 'Mode Mania' were lucky enough to be contacted by Chat Noir (age unknown) with a statement regarding Ms. Rossi's sentencing.

'Myself and Ladybug would like to start by thanking the citizens of Paris for their support over the past ten years. As many of you know this has been a hard and bumpy journey for us both, and it seems as though finally Paris has some sort of closure.

Ms. Rossi made some disappointing choices over her two years of anarchy, causing both psychological and physical damage to the citizens of our beloved city. We hope Ms. Rossi can now get the help and support she needs to overcome her own issues and go on to live a more worthwhile life when and if she wins her release from prison.

Even though the threats to our city have diminished, M'Lady and I will be continuing our usual scheduled patrols and will be keeping a watchful eye over our, once again, peaceful city.

Our eternal thanks,

Chat Noir and Ladybug.'

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Marinette handed Alya her laptop back, a smile plastered on her face.

"He's quite eloquent isn't he?" She said, impressed by her partner's statement. Over the years they tended to split the PR stories between them. Marinette would admit she was good, her statement regarding Shadowmoth's take down was golden, but her Kitty was just so much better at it in general. "It's like he's been trained in this kind of thing. He's like a walking press release."

Alya laughed as she continued her article. Working for 'Mode Mania' had been an interesting choice. No one expected it when she announced her reporting job there. It wasn't that 'Mode Mania' was anything bad, it just didn't involve the hard hitting journalism everyone thought Alya would go on to do. Though no one would have expected Marinette to become a Honey Trapper either. She was Francoise Dupont's most likely to become famous thanks to her skills as a fashion designer.

Oh well, things change.

"He really is. So when are you going to sleep with him?"

Marinette rolled her eyes and headed into the kitchen of Alya's apartment, grabbed the bottle of wine she'd brought along with her and two glasses. She placed them down on the coffee table, and took her time opening the screw cap on the bottle. She was doing it purposefully knowing it would wind her friend up. One thing Alya lacked, and that was patience.

"Come on, M, you know he's as fit as fuck. He's like number one in Europe at the moment."

She poured out the wine and took a swig of her own before swirling the glass in small circles as it hung from her fingers tips, her eyes fully focused on the red swirling and the reflection of Alya's spotlights in its depths.