Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“Hah, well, I can’t blame anyone but myself for this. I was fooled by Star Actress Shirley’s innocent demeanor. As expected from her, I suppose, her acting skills are immaculate.” Flossie gave a thumbs up as she shook her head, smiling sadly.
“Does that mean you’re admitting to all the crimes you have committed?” Francine asked as she tightened her grasp on the railing, her entire body trembling.
“What crimes?” Flossie lifted her head and stared straight at Francine with her usual thorny attitude.
“What do you think? Do you feel no regret for what your demented brother has done to Halston and Seraphina? He ruined their lives!”
“You can insult me but don’t you dare insult my brother. I was the one who made the decision to lure Halston Guajardo into the trap. So I’ll take full responsibility for what happened.”
Flossie could guess that her brother had definitely crossed the line, knowing his personality. Hence, if someone had to pay for this to die down peacefully, she was willing to volunteer.
‘Ugh, he’s still my brother after all!’
“Fine then. I can’t believe you feel no remorse, even in this state! How could you continue acting so stubborn!?” Francine nearly fainted from anger, shivering uncontrollably.
“What bad luck. It’s my fault for having such poor judgment. I thought you were a kind child, and I secretly treated you like you were my own daughter. I told Halston that he should never betray you, even if he had to betray the entire world!”
“But now… I can finally see that you’re just like a viper. You’re a cold-hearted, cold-blooded monster!”
“Miss Francine, let’s stop trying to talk sense into her. She’s very calculative, and it’d be troublesome if she were to get away. Let’s… just do it.” Seraphina quickly urged, worried that their plan might go wrong.
After all, Halston had no idea about this. If he did, the man would no doubt forgive Flossie unconditionally, which meant that she had the chance to turn the tables.
“Alright, since you’ve admitted to everything, I have nothing to say to you. I won’t take your life because you’re still Abby and Adie’s mother, but I will make you pay twice as much as what you made Halston suffer!” Francine howled, turning away slightly.
She then looked towards Seraphina. “I’m leaving her to you now. I’m getting old, and I can’t stand gory scenes.”
Seraphina beamed. “Don’t worry, Miss Francine. I’ll be sure to deal with her properly.”
“Remember to keep her alive.” Francine reminded the woman and glanced at Flossie once more, giving her just enough time to beg for mercy.
However, Flossie was resolute, seemingly unrepentant for what she had done. She didn’t even bother to apologize for her wrongdoings.
‘This is unacceptable! I may be generous, but I can’t possibly forgive her!’ The old woman thought and left the warehouse after some hesitation.
Now, Seraphina and Flossie were the only ones left in there.
Seraphina immediately leaped down and approached Flossie, giggling maniacally. “Well, if it isn’t the arrogant, all-mighty Miss Ellsworth. Have you prepared yourself for hell?”
There wasn’t even the slightest hint of fear shown on Flossie’s face. She even burst out laughing, as though she wasn’t being held captive.
“You b*tch. How could you laugh in the face of death?!” Seraphina fumed, slapping Flossie across the face as hard as she could. “What’s so funny, huh? Are you not scared?!”
A red slap mark slowly appeared on Flossie’s fair skin, with blood dripping from the corner of her mouth. It seemed quite painful, yet she didn’t even furrow her brows. Instead, the woman continued laughing loudly.
“Hahaha, I’m laughing because of your stupidity. You’re the one staring in the face of death, yet you still act like you have the upper hand! Isn’t that hilarious?”
“You… What do you mean by that?! I’m doing just fine! How dare you curse me?!” Seraphina was actually feeling quite guilty from the start, and hearing Flossie’s words took her aback.
Despite this, she still intended to slap Flossie once more, but it was no match for the woman’s great reflexes. She kicked her in the gut, sending Seraphina stumbling backward.
“Argh!” Seraphina yelped, her face twisted as she clutched her stomach as though her organs were ruptured.
She pointed towards Flossie with a shaky finger. “You… You…”
“Seraphina Murphy, we shouldn’t have any animosity towards each other. You don’t have to kill me over a man.”
“Besides, if something were to happen to me, my brother would be the first to come after you. My other friends too. For example, my best friends, Leia and Liam, would also do whatever it takes to seek revenge on you. So tell me, do you still think you’re doing just fine?” Flossie asked as she glared at Seraphina, who was still retching from the pain.
Even though she was still in chains, her unsympathetic boldness was enough to strike fear in just anyone.
Seraphina was alarmed, taking a few steps back to ensure Flossie couldn’t attack her again. She then continued speaking with a cocky attitude. “Sure, we didn’t have anything against each other back then. We may have been rivals, but I never wanted to take your life either.”
“But ever since that night, I swore to send you straight to hell, even if it costs my life!”
“No, you wouldn’t dare.” Flossie was confident. “Francine just warned you not to. She needed me alive.”
“You’re right. I can tell that Francine is still softhearted towards you. That’s why she let me deal with you instead. That also means I am the one to decide your fate… Do you really think I’d ever let go of such a great opportunity?”
Seeing how Seraphina was determined to murder her, Flossie didn’t want to persuade her any longer. However, she couldn’t understand what had happened ‘that night.’
‘What happened for her to hate me this much?’ She wondered.
“Whatever. I’m not going to waste any more energy with you if you’re so adamant. Just remember that this will bring you consequences. But I’d just like to know why. At least give me some closure before killing me off.” Flossie said nonchalantly, folding her arms in front of her chest. She looked as if she had actually given up.
“Hmph, I don’t know why you’re still putting up an act. You know exactly what I’ve been through. Don’t think I don’t know you’re just using your demented brother to cover up your crimes and that hideous evil heart of yours!” Seraphina shrieked as her mind returned to that traumatic event, shivering with a pained expression.
“You’re a woman too! How can you even sleep at night after using such a horrible way to seek revenge on me?!”
“I’ll admit I used a lot of tricks to ruin your relationship with Halston, but you could’ve just taken him back if you had what it takes! Why did you have to… make your brother hire those dirty men?! Did you know how miserable I felt when I was assaulted?!”
“That was when I swore to myself that I had to seek revenge. I wanted to find hundreds and thousands of dirty, disgusting men to kill you the same way you killed my soul!” Seraphina’s eyes reddened with extreme resentment.
“Wh… What?” Flossie was initially rather relaxed. However, hearing Seraphina’s wailing, her face was immediately consumed by disbelief and sobriety. “You mean… my brother… had some people do… that to you?”
“Like I said, there’s no use putting up an act at this point! I will never forgive you, no matter how much you pretend to be innocent! You can never undo the damage you’ve done to me. I will only find peace by making you suffer a hundred times worse than I have!” Seraphina yelled.
She then clapped her hands and turned her head to the door. “You may come in.”
After that, several rows of burly men, an estimated hundred in total, walked through the entrance. They were all wearing the same clothing and were mostly tanned. Their expressions were rather fierce, and they looked like foreigners.
“What are you doing?” Flossie asked Seraphina frostily.
“You’re a smart woman. How could you possibly not know what I’m trying to do here?” Seraphina patted the tall man next to her, her smile twisted. “I specifically found these guys from a countryside far, far away, just for you.”
“They’re very rugged, you know? They have more than enough stamina to satisfy you. I’m sure you’d die happy even if you were to go to hell… Oh, aren’t I just the best?”
“Murphy, believe it or not, I really had no idea about what happened to you. All I can say is… I’m very sorry.” Flossie was not afraid but instead felt rather apologetic.
She knew that her brother had been raised in a rough environment, which was why he always chose to go to extremes. He never left room for mercy, but she didn’t expect that he actually go to such an extent.
‘I can imagine how scary that experience was to her, especially when she had always been a prideful rich girl.’
‘No wonder she wants me dead at all cost. Her hate is completely reasonable…’
“Haha, you’re sorry?” Seraphina cackled. “Do you think your apology holds any meaning to me now? I won’t forgive you even if you have no idea about it! You will pay for your brother’s crimes! This is your karma!”
“You’re right. I have no right to apologize. If revenge is what you need, go ahead!” Flossie closed her eyes and accepted her fate.
‘I suppose this is my karma… Just like how I accidentally pushed Ximenez down the cliff. This is my punishment.’
‘The only people I still worry for are my children.’
‘Poor Abby and Adie, you have to take good care of yourselves, okay? Mommy will be your mommy again in our next lives!’