Detective Joe turned to Scott with a serious expression and stated, "Rinalisa William does not have a twin sister, sir."
At thirty years old, Joe was a private investigator who worked for Scott, a billionaire known for his ruthless tactics. Before Joe could elaborate further on his findings, Scott abruptly stood up from his plush office chair. As he laughed coldly, he shot back, "Is she attempting to trick me?" Enraged, Scott stormed out of his lavish office, with Joe hastily trailing behind him.
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Rinalisa felt a wave of dread wash over her as she watched Scott burst into the room, his face contorted with rage. "You dare to play tricks on me!" he roared, emphasizing his anger with a brutal slap across her face.
James, Rinalisa's father, who was a forty-year-old driver, defended his daughter passionately. "My daughter did not lie to you; we are being honest!" he insisted vehemently. Scott merely smirked at the defiance, and in response, he retaliated angrily, "You think you can speak back to me, right? You, the father of a murderer!" With a malicious grin, Scott swung his fist and struck James in the face. Grace, Rinalisa's mother, rushed forward to shield her husband from Scott's wrath.
"I swear I will make you feel the same pain I am feeling right now," Scott warned Rinalisa as he crouched down to her level, causing her to instinctively back away in fear.
As if sensing the tension, three intimidating bodyguards barged into the room and forcibly dragged Rinalisa's parents away. "Please, don't hurt them!" Rinalisa cried out desperately, trying to grab onto Scott's legs, but he kicked her away contemptuously.
"Let me make this more entertaining for you to witness," Scott said with a wicked grin as he pulled Rinalisa outside to see her parents being tied up against their will. Her heart raced as petrol was doused over them, her eyes grew wide in horror at his cruel commands.
"Burn them and leave nothing behind," he coldly instructed.
"No, no, please don't do this!" Rinalisa screamed in panic, tears flowing down her cheeks uncontrollably. She wanted to run to them, but the horrifying sound of her parents screaming engulfed her, causing her to freeze in place. Her world spun out of control as she dropped to her knees, helplessly watching her beloved parents consumed by flames.
"Happy birthday, Rina!" Gloria, Rinalisa's mother, cried out amidst the chaos of the fire, pushing Rinalisa over the edge as she fainted from the unbearable tragedy.
********
In another part of town, at the busy CEI REPORTING STATION, an affluent middle-aged woman named Doona Levi entered with an air of confidence. When the employees noticed her, they immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed respectfully.
Taking a seat, she crossed her legs elegantly and removed her sunglasses. "Where is Mole?" she asked, a note of urgency in her voice. A man hurried over upon hearing her call.
"I want this published; I want everyone to be talking about it," she commanded, handing him a file with authority.
With a bright smile, she announced, "I have someone new to introduce to all of you." A young lady then stepped in, leaving everyone in shock.
"Stella Rowels," they whispered to one another as Mole approached Doona cautiously.
"Ma'am, she's Scott's ex. Why is she here?" he questioned, but a stern glance from Doona made him retreat.
"I know this is surprising, but I'm here to help," Stella said reassuringly as Doona stepped away to take a phone call.
As she glanced at the incoming call, she hesitated, initially ignoring it until her annoyance got the better of her. "Who is this?" she barked, her voice laced with irritation.
"Don't raise your voice at me, you deceitful woman," the caller shot back, prompting Doona to study her phone before continuing to listen intently.
"I have a gift for you," the mysterious voice said, nearly hanging up before a video popped up on her screen, taking her by surprise. "Who are you?" she asked, attempting to maintain her composure.
Meanwhile, at a lively club, Mike Levi, a twenty-two-year-old who was known for charming women, made quite the grand entrance, creating a stir among the female patrons. He made his way to the VIP lounge, settling into a corner seat, ordering drinks from a waitress. Right before she left, he playfully smacked her, causing her to tense up in annoyance before walking away.
A striking woman in a daring outfit caught the eyes of many men. Mike slid next to her, his charming grin in full swing as he attempted to flirt. "Why is such a beautiful lady like you sitting here all alone?" he said, licking his lips in a cocky manner, but she merely rejected him coldly. When she noticed another man watching her, she quickly put on a smile, pretending to be interested.
"You make me feel so tense right now," he whispered into her ear, leaning in to kiss her neck. But she stopped him, saying, "Let's take this somewhere private," while winking playfully.
Standing up, they both headed toward a secluded area. However, once they arrived, Mike was startled to hear her urgent plea for help.
"Please, Mister, help me! My mom is threatening to kill me if I don't have sex with a rich guy to make her a lot of money," she cried, tears rolling down her cheeks. Mike scoffed at her, irritated.
"Does this look like a charity place to you?" he snapped back angrily as tears continued to stream down her face.
"I'm only a teenager, please!" she begged, but Mike looked at her with nothing but lustful eyes. "Do I look like I care about your problems?" he responded harshly, roughly pushing her onto the bed as she sobbed louder, "I hate garbage like you," he muttered before pulling out a syringe and injecting it into her.
********
Later on that night, Doona addressed Kiara firmly. Kiara, who was Rinalisa's twin sister, stood attentively in front of her as she spoke.
"I have a job for you tonight," Doona said. "You need to end someone's life again. Does he think he can blackmail me so easily? He doesn't seem tough at all," she smirked as they walked into a different room.
"Find him!" Doona ordered someone who was seated at a computer. Just as she anticipated, a call came in the moment her command was given. "Do you think I'm a joke, Doona?" a voice yelled from the other end, prompting her to stifle a laugh.
"Please give me some time to get the money together," she feigned a frightened tone, but the caller merely laughed sarcastically.
"You go out and buy a big glass of wine, and you can't manage to get me four million dollars in seven hours? What a pity," he mocked her.
"Don't push me, woman! I want my money in the next few minutes, or the video goes live," he stated before abruptly ending the call.
"Did you catch the address?" Doona asked eagerly.
"Apartment 104 on Crispdal Street," he replied, which prompted a sly smile to spread across Doona's face as she looked at Kiara. "It's time for you to show your skills," she encouraged her with a gentle pat on the shoulder.
With newfound confidence, Kiara made her way into the building and stepped into the elevator that would take her to the specified apartment.
After what felt like an eternity, the door creaked open, and the sounds of moans filled her ears. She peered into a small yet fancy room, her menacing grin growing wider as she entered the living room and sat on the couch.
Grabbing a nearby flower vase, she maliciously smashed it against the floor. The loud sound caused Felix to jerk awake from the bed, rushing into the living room while struggling to put on his clothes.
"Who's there?" he called out repeatedly but received no answer. "Who's that?" he demanded again, flicking the lights on to reveal a shadowed figure seated on his couch.
Feeling startled, he questioned the identity of the intruder, only to find himself face-to-face with Kiara.
"Don't you dare raise your voice at me, you deceitful man! Do you remember who said that to you?" she taunted, prompting Felix to attempt to escape only to be shot in the legs by Kiara, leaving him in excruciating pain.
Just then, a terrified woman burst into the room. With wide, frightened eyes, she gazed upon the person holding the gun.
"Kiara," Michelle's quivering voice came out, making Kiara freeze upon recognizing her.
"Michelle," Kiara replied, her voice laced with fear.
Upon noticing a potential way to escape, Felix desperately attempted to pull himself out of the situation. However, just as he thought he might break free, he was shot in his second leg, causing Michelle to scream in horror, tears streaming down her face.
"Stop!" she shouted, her voice filled with panic, as Kiara found herself caught in a moral dilemma.
Her best friend was right there, and she felt utterly confused about what actions to take. The haunting warnings from Doona echoed in her mind, making her feel even more frightened. She remembered the chilling phrase, "Never leave anyone alive."
Suddenly, Michelle broke the silence, her voice shaky as she questioned, "Wait, is this really what you do?" Kiara's response was to point a gun in Michelle's direction, her expression stern and unyielding.
"Don't you dare question my authority; I have control over your life right now," she articulated slowly, which only ignited Michelle's anger further, prompting her to scoff in disgust.
Michelle then began to scream loudly, hoping to attract the neighbors' attention. When Kiara realized her intentions, panic surged through her, and she immediately shot Felix multiple times in the head, which left Michelle utterly frozen in shock at the horrifying sight.
The sirens of approaching police cars pierced the air, causing Kiara to turn her gun towards Michelle, who instinctively took a step back, fear evident on her face.
"Please, don't hurt me! I swear I won't..." Her plea was abruptly cut short as she felt a bullet strike her own head, collapsing silently to the ground.
In a flash, Kiara escaped through the apartment window, hastily putting on her helmet. She hopped onto her powerful motorcycle and sped away from the chaos she had just created.
******
In a tense moment, she firmly rejected Scott's marriage proposal, accusing him of being responsible for the tragic deaths of her parents. He threatened her with the dire consequences that would follow if she disobeyed his commands, leaving her feeling even more trapped as he smirked smugly before exiting the room.
"Mum!" she called out, her voice trembling with disbelief. Yet, Scott's cold tone snapped her back to the harsh reality, igniting a fierce anger within her.
"I relish that feeling," he grinned widely, presenting her with a formally written document that seemed to captivate her interest as she read through the details.
"Absolutely not! I will never marry a monster like you!" she shouted vehemently, her body trembling with rage as she threw the papers at him. Scott stood up, his fury unmistakable.
"Go through my rules carefully, and don't you dare disobey them, or you will endure severe torture," he warned her ominously before walking away with a disdainful smirk.
An elderly woman named Agnes approached Rinalisa with a calm smile.
"What would you like to eat, young lady? The boss instructed me to prepare something special for you," Agnes, the only chef in Scott's penthouse, kindly offered. Rinalisa lowered her gaze, tears spilling down her cheeks.
"She's planning to betray her sister bit by bit. I refuse to suffer for her mistakes!" she thought resolutely, bitterness bubbling inside her.
"You will fall tonight, Kiara," Rinalisa murmured in quiet despair, while Agnes only watched in silence.
"Your room is right upstairs, three doors down from the Master's room," Agnes explained, to which Rinalisa nodded, a feeble smile on her face as she walked away.
**********
"You did great, Kiara!" Doona cheered, excitement radiating from her as she embraced Kiara. However, Kiara's expression betrayed a deep sense of turmoil.
"I killed my best friend," she said in a panicked tone, causing Doona to roll her eyes in frustration.
"You don't need to feel guilty. I can't believe that fool had the nerve to threaten me. How could he have dared to..." Doona began, only to realize something important.
"He barged in right after I had an argument with my sons," she recalled, glancing at Kiara who stood before her, apprehensive.
"I have something troubling me lately," Kiara spoke up, her voice shaky. "What if Rinalisa tells Scott everything?" This realization hit Doona hard-Rinalisa was still alive.
"Oh no! I would be ruined if she spills anything! But don't worry, I have a plan. Just keep your face hidden; you don't look anything like her," Doona smirked confidently, just then, a familiar figure walked into the room.
"Richard, glad to see you!" Doona exclaimed with delight as she watched her son approach them.
Richard Levi, a 25-year-old billionaire and stepbrother to Scott, didn't wear a smile as he walked closer to Doona. Kiara couldn't help but smile and toss her hair back, but Doona rolled her eyes at the same time.
"Is it true that you killed Scott's mother?" he shouted, making Doona flinch slightly, caught off guard by his intensity.
She signaled for Kiara to leave as she faced her angry son.
"I did it for our sake! And stop yelling at me as if you're not relieved she's gone," Doona scoffed, her own anger rising.
"Relieved! I told you not to harm her! If you hadn't, our father wouldn't be dead!" he roared again, pushing her anger to its peak and leading her to slap him across the face.
"I've warned you countless times never to blame me for Bruno's death! That bastard hit his father! Not me!" she retaliated, her teeth clenched in fury.
"You just awakened the devil within Scott, you know! If he finds out you killed his mother, it will be your end," Richard warned her as he stormed out of the room.
"What a fool! Good thing my involvement in the deaths won't lead back to me," she sighed in relief before angrily retreating to her room.
**********
"Where is she?" Olivia exclaimed, stamping her feet, her frustration evident. The sight of Bella made her smile momentarily as she rushed toward her.
"I hope you didn't come back empty-handed," Olivia frowned, noting Bella's disheveled appearance.
"Sadly, I have the money you always wanted, and I endured humiliation from the neighbors for it," she said, tossing a bundle of cash at her mother.
"How could you do this? Why do you always behave like your worthless father, doing anything to get what you desire?" Olivia scolded her furiously.
"I'm not desperate or greedy!" Bella yelled back, only to receive a slap across her face.
"Don't raise your voice at me! I'm still your mother. Now, get ready for school," Olivia instructed coldly before walking away.
**********
Rinalisa hesitated to leave her cozy bed, but the persistent blare of her alarm clock eventually jolted her awake.
She quickly got out of bed and dashed into the living room, only to find it completely empty.
"Where's Scott?" she asked Agnes, who approached her.
"Master just left and won't be back until late," Agnes informed her, her expression serious.
Despite her bruises and aches, Rinalisa managed to look beautiful after her shower.
At Doona's jewelry store, the employees welcomed her respectfully as she made her entrance. Doona was elegantly dressed in a floral gown and high heels, her hair cascading freely down her back.
"Mr. Denies is waiting for you in your office, ma'am," Susan, the manager, informed her, and Doona smiled before heading in.
"You still look stunningly sexy at fifty," Mr. Denies complimented her, greeting her with a kiss on the lips.
"How is my son doing?" he inquired next, causing her to quickly urge him to be quiet.
"Lower your voice! We're the only ones here! Why are you so bothered that he's my son and not Bruno's?" Denies smirked, while Doona forced a smile, making her way to her chair.
"Have you talked to the others about our situation?" she asked, prompting a smirk from Denies.
"You seem far from a grieving widow," he pointed out, met with a fierce glare from her.
"Just give me a direct answer; I'm not in the mood for games," she insisted as he approached her. Just then, her phone rang, breaking the tense atmosphere.
Her heart lifted upon seeing the caller's ID before she picked up the phone. Denies gave her a suspicious look as she ended the call.
"What scheme are you plotting now, Doona?" he questioned sharply.
Meanwhile, Rinalisa waited anxiously on the grand sofa for Scott's return. However, as evening arrived with no sign of him, she succumbed to despair and retreated to her room.
The sound of a car pulling into the driveway startled her, prompting her to rush downstairs, only to find Scott walking in with a woman by his side.
"You've returned," she greeted him with a weak smile while casting a disapproving glance at the woman next to him.
Rinalisa's discontent was clear; she felt the lady was more of a seductress than a friend, smirking as she stepped closer.
"I've heard many rumors about you, murderer," she taunted, as Rinalisa shot Scott a cold stare.
"I have something important to discuss," she stated, but he ignored her, wrapping his arms around the lady instead, leaving Rinalisa feeling abandoned.
She chuckled sadly, wiping away her tears, heartbroken over the situation.
Suddenly, a loud commotion echoed through the mansion as someone rushed to Scott's door, breathlessly shouting, "Master, Madam has fled..."
Scott stormed out of the room after he heard what Agnes had to say, but he quickly took a moment to regain his composure and control over his emotions.
"Does she really believe she can escape from him?" he pondered to himself, his mind racing.
"Certainly not," a pair of armed men stood bowing respectfully to Scott as he relaxed on his sofa, trying to maintain a semblance of calmness.
"Find her," he ordered them sharply, "and don't even think about coming back unless you succeed." With that warning, he casually sipped his coffee while flipping through a magazine, presenting himself with a certain air of sophistication.
Meanwhile, Rinalisa was grappling with a terrifying reality after being abducted. She found herself in a sprawling, luxurious mansion, only to realize that it belonged to the notorious Levi family.
"Where am I?" she asked in a trembling voice, her heart racing as she desperately tried to recall the last moments before she lost consciousness. She remembered being taken gradually; as she approached her room, all she could remember was the sudden darkness that engulfed her when she fainted.
The sight of Rinalisa evoked memories for Doona, who smiled broadly at her, while Rinalisa clenched her jaw tightly, feeling the flames of anger rise within her.
"Let me go! I have no interest in working with you!" she shouted defiantly, her eyes locking onto a strikingly beautiful young lady who elegantly descended the staircase in a fitted gown that revealed part of her thigh. The lady rolled her eyes upon spotting Rinalisa standing beside Doona.
Doona chuckled softly as she approached Rinalisa, lifting her chin and locking gazes with her in an intense stare.
"I'm actually here to give you orders now," she declared smugly. "I don't have space for weak and pitiful individuals. You will work for me." Rinalisa could only snort in response to her arrogance.
"I see you have some understanding of my sister's service right now, but I can assure you, you will regret this. She will turn against you eventually, and you will be the one who suffers the consequences..."
Before Rinalisa could finish her sentence, she felt a sharp sting across her face as Kiara, the lady beside Doona, slapped her hard, making her vision blur momentarily.
"Would I?" Kiara asked mockingly, a sly smile dancing on her lips. At that moment, Rinalisa realized that the lady before her was Kiara.
"Kiara," she gasped in utter disbelief, but Kiara yanked her hair hard, eliciting a grimace of pain from Rinalisa.
"How dare you paint me as the villain when you know you are the true monster here? I'm quite sure Scott has seen what's under your guise of beauty," Kiara taunted, just as Doona approached them.
"Let's save our little games for another time; I'm short on time today," Doona emphasized as two medical professionals stepped into the room. Rinalisa's mind raced with fear at the thought of what they were about to do to her.
One of the doctors began to prepare to inject something into her when Kiara suddenly stopped them, a mischievous smile on her lips.
"Don't give her any sleeping medicine," Kiara instructed them, causing Rinalisa's eyes to widen in alarm.
"What are you planning to do with me?" she demanded, her voice shaking as Kiara moved closer, whispering softly in her ear.
"I'm going to give you everything you've always deserved ever since we were children, dear sister," Kiara said, a sinister tone underlying her words.
Suddenly, Rinalisa felt an excruciating pain as a part of her skin was cut away. She screamed out in agony, the sound echoing in the room.
"This is the exact sound I've been yearning to hear," Kiara giggled cruelly, watching as Rinalisa succumbed to the pain and fainted, while Doona observed from the side with a satisfied smile creeping across her thin lips.
At the same time, in a different household, Lily and her family were sitting down to dinner when the doorbell rang unexpectedly.
"I'll take care of that," Max, Lily's husband, said as he dashed to answer the door. When he opened it, he found a muscular middle-aged man standing there, which left Max puzzled about who he was.
"Excuse me, I'm looking for Lily," the man said, making Lily's heart race as she stopped what she was doing to listen. She quickly made her way to the doorway, her nerves bubbling to the surface as she approached him.
"Sweetheart, do you recognize this man?" Max asked, noticing the sudden change in Lily's expression.
"I... I'm not entirely sure," Lily stammered in a nervous tone.
"He's a co-worker of mine," she quickly added, which made the man nod in agreement.
"Please, come in, Mr.," Max said with a smile as the stranger smirked at Lily's response.
As Max stepped aside to take a phone call, the man took his chance to enter.
"Oh, a colleague? Interesting," he remarked, scanning the room with an amused smile.
"Why are you here, Hadrain?" Lily asked firmly, finally taking control of the conversation as he closed the distance between them with a grin.
"I've missed you," he confessed, a statement that caused her to frown deeply.
"Please knock it off! I don't want to play these games! Use the door to leave," she said, attempting to walk away, but his next words stopped her in her tracks.
"I found your daughters," he announced ominously.
Her heart dropped at his words as she quickly turned back to face him, a whirlwind of emotions flashing across her face.
"Can you tell me where they are?" she asked urgently, moving closer in her desperation, which only made her panic grow when he approached her even more.
"You know where to find me," he murmured softly, before turning and leaving, leaving Lily feeling helpless as she returned to the dining room.
Her son, who had been silently observing the exchange, remarked, "I didn't like the way that man was looking at you," to which Lily tried to return a forced smile.
Meanwhile, Rinalisa slowly opened her eyes, only to be startled by the sight of Scott watching her with an intense stare.
"How did I get here?" she managed to ask, her voice barely above a whisper as Scott approached her menacingly. He grasped her neck firmly, tightening his grip as he yelled furiously.
"How dare you try to escape!" he shouted while she gasped for air, desperately trying to speak.
"I didn't..." she stuttered, but a sudden shock consumed her body, making her think that Scott's rage was quite literally choking the life out of her. She tried again, struggling to say the name that was on her lips.
"Doona..." she breathed out, feeling her blood run cold as she spoke that name.
"You will be locked in your room for three days without food or water," Scott told her coldly, dragging her away to her room as she attempted to assert her side of the story, feeling an invisible force holding her back.
"I own your miserable life entirely," he sneered before violently tossing her into her room.
As Rinalisa landed against the door with a thud, she began to weep, realizing her situation was hopeless. Cowering in a corner, she felt utterly defeated.
Meanwhile, Richard sighed heavily as he dialed a number for what felt like the hundredth time, only for the call to go unanswered yet again. Frustrated, he turned his attention to his laptop to start working.
Just as he settled in, his phone rang, and he eagerly picked it up, expecting it to be the person he had been waiting to speak with. However, he scoffed when he saw the caller's ID displayed on the screen.
"Richard, you need to be at the mansion tomorrow," Doona's voice came through, making him furrow his brows in confusion.
"Why?" he asked lazily, only to hear her mutter something under her breath before responding to him.
"Jonathan will be there tomorrow to discuss your father's will," she informed him, which led him to merely hum in reply before ending the call.
Once the call was finished, Richard's gaze fell on the background image of a strikingly beautiful woman displayed on his phone. He stared at it for a long time before ultimately switching the device off.
Meanwhile, Scott tossed and turned in his bed, a cold sweat coating his body as he struggled to find comfort. Suddenly, he jumped up, breathing heavily, clutching his chest in pain.
He screamed in agony, but the soundproof walls of his room swallowed his cries whole. His screams continued to grow louder as he clung to his chest, struggling with the pain, then desperately reached for his phone to call for help. As he dialed a contact, he whimpered from the intensity of his suffering before losing consciousness entirely.
"Scott!" a concerned voice called out, but there was no answer from him.