Chapter 9: Mrs. Manipulation

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What is Life?

Third Person

Trigger Warning ⚠️

"I'm so glad we met, Heaven," Cassie said, exchanging numbers with her. "I have to leave now, but let's keep in touch."

Heaven nodded, still maintaining her calm demeanour. "Take care, Cassie."

Cassie smiled sweetly. "I will, dear. I will."

As she walked out of the café, Cassie couldn't help but think to herself, "Heaven Gates...she's easier to manipulate than I thought. A few conversations with her, and I'll have her wrapped around my fingers."

She got into her car, where her friend, Rachel, was waiting. "Well, how did it go?" Rachel asked.

Cassie grinned. "Perfectly. I've got a plan, and it's going to work like a charm."

Rachel raised an eyebrow. "Do tell."

Cassie leaned back in her seat, a calculating glint in her eye. "Let's just say, Heaven is going to be my new best friend...for now."

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As Cassie walked into her house, she found Alessandro waiting for her, his piercing gaze fixed on her. Rachel discreetly excused herself, sensing the tension in the air.

Alessandro's eyes blazed with fury as he confronted Cassie, his voice low and menacing. "You lied to me, Cassie. All these years, you knew the truth, and you kept it from me. Only one of those children is mine, isn't that right?"

Cassie cowered, her eyes wide with fear, as she backed away from him. "Alessandro, please understand-"

He cut her off, his voice rising in anger. "Understand? You want me to understand? You've been playing me for a fool, Cassie. You've been using me, manipulating me, and deceiving me. And now, you'll pay the price."

Alessandro's anger was palpable, his body tense with rage. He paced around the room, his eyes never leaving Cassie's face. "You knew I'd do anything to protect my family, my name. And you used that against me. You made me believe those children were mine, that they were my legacy."

Cassie knew she had to think fast, or she'd face the consequences of her deception. She tried to speak, to explain, but Alessandro wouldn't let her. He was too far gone, consumed by his anger and betrayal.

"You're going to regret the day you ever crossed me, Cassie," he hissed, his voice deadly calm. "You're going to regret the day you ever lied to me."

With that, he lunged at her, his hands grasping for her. Cassie screamed, trying to defend herself, but Alessandro was too strong. He pinned her against the wall, his grip like a vice.

As Alessandro's grip tightened around Cassie's neck, his brothers burst into the room. Cristian, with his piercings and calm demeanour, rushed towards them, trying to pull Alessandro off. "Alessandro, stop! You're going to kill her!"

Cristiano, on the other hand, stood by the door, his tattooed arm crossed, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "She deserves every bit of what she's getting," he sneered. "She's been playing us all for fools."

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