openly displaying your affection outside Elouisse. She then watched you rush to Sophia’s side, abandoning her to bleed in the street.”
Alexander’s face drained of all color. “The memory suppressant would cause permanent damage? No.
That’s
not possible.”
He remembered now. In his desperation after being reborn, he had only skimmed the basic usage instructions. He hadn’t bothered to study the long–term side effects.
if Emma had been lucid these past seven days
Claire sneered. “Whether you beli
believe it or not, try the airport–oh wait, never mind. She’s already 30,000 feet in the air
“Now go ahead. Learn what it feels like to lose the perso
person you love. This is the price you chose to pay
Alexander shoved past her and sprinted for the exit
“There has to be a way! With modern medicine, this can be fixed. I’ll go to Droskav. I’ll bring her back!”
Sophia chased after him, lifting the hem of her gown, tears streaking through her makeup. “Alexander, today’s our engagement party! You can’t leave! You said you loved me. That you planned all of this for me. Just now, you said this was the most important day of your life. Were those all lies?”
For the first time, Alexander looked at her with ice in his eyes.
“Yes. All of it was a lie. Everything was meant for Emma. I helped you escape your arranged marriage. Our deal is over. Keep clinging to me, and I’ll end your father’s political career ahead of schedule.”
He pushed Sophia aside and stormed toward the parking garage.
Meanwhile, I sat aboard Romanov Corporation’s Gulfstream G650, enjoying first–class service.
my family
This jet was even more luxurious than my family’s. Every detail oozed the extravagant excess of Vostmark’s oligarch elite- gold–trimmed fixtures, Nordveil fur seats, and antique decor sourced from Glacethorne Hall.
My personal aide, a blonde, blue–eyed Vostmark woman, approached with a polished smile.
“Ms. McKenzie, all of this was personally arranged by Mr. Romanov. He was concerned that you might not be accustomed to Vostmark cuisine, so he brought a chef from Veridian Star to accompany you.
“He’s also prepared a selection of your favorite books and films, curated based on your social media preferences.”
I was a little surprised
+25 BONUS
In the previous life, Sophia had claimed Mikhail treated her with utter indifference. He hadn’t even sent a jet to pick her up. So why the thoughtfulness now?
As I mulled over the difference, the pilot’s voice came through the intercom
“Ms. McKenzie, another private jet is attempting to open a channel. The pilot claims to be your friend.”
I looked out the window and saw a second Gulfstream trying to close in on us. Even from this distance, I could imagine Alexander’s desperation.
“Tell him,” I said evenly, “I don’t have a friend like that ”
Ten minutes later, a message arrived on my phone. It was from Claire.
“That lunatic actually made it to the airport. But he was a step too late. He’s now flying a private jet after you, but he doesn’t have clearance to enter Vostmark airspace. Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.
“Also, Sophia got dumped at the engagement party right in front of Verdon’s high society. It was a complete humiliation.
“On top of that, her father’s scandal will be featured in the papers tomorrow. Enjoy your new life, my queen
I turned off my phone and looked out at the clouds.
Everything below felt distant when I was flying 30,000 feet above the ground–especially the memories I was about to forget
forever
“Goodbye, Alexander,” I murmured. “This time, I’m living for myself.”
