Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

Chapter 3 — A New Ally

Revenge required patience.

And power.

Seraphina knew she couldn’t fight alone.

So she searched for someone unexpected.

Someone dangerous..

Cassian Blackwood.

The youngest billionaire in Valoria.

A man feared by politicians, businessmen, and criminals alike.

In her previous life, he remained distant from her world.

Cold.

Untouchable.

But there was one thing people didn’t know.

Before Seraphina died, Cassian secretly tried to warn her.

She ignored him.

And paid the price.

Now she stood inside Blackwood Tower staring at the man sitting behind the massive desk.

Cassian looked up slowly.

Sharp gray eyes locked onto hers.

Dangerous eyes.

“You requested a private meeting,” he said.

His voice was calm but intimidating.

Seraphina took a slow breath.

“I need your help please.”

Cassian leaned back.

“Why would I help you??”

Because I died.

Why would I believe in you?

Because I know the future.

"Stop talking nonsense.."

"Please listen to me first!!"

Because your enemies will eventually target you too.

But she couldn’t say any of that.

Instead, she smiled faintly.

“Because I can help you destroy Damian Ashford.”

Silence filled the room.

For the first time, Cassian looked interested.

“What exactly are you planning, Miss Vale?”

Seraphina’s eyes darkened.

“Revenge.”

A slow smile appeared on Cassian’s lips.

Not warm.

Not kind.

But terrifying.

And somehow… beautiful.

“Then,” he said quietly, “we’ll get along perfectly.”

Chapter 4 — The Beginning of the Fall

Weeks passed.

To the outside world, Seraphina remained the perfect fiancée.

Elegant.

Gentle.

In love.

But behind closed doors, she carefully pulled strings.

One mistake at a time.

One trap after another.

She leaked anonymous evidence exposing Damian’s illegal business deals.

She manipulated Evelyn into fighting with powerful investors.

She secretly bought shares from companies Lucien depended on.

And slowly… their empire began to crack.

Damian became more stressed each day.

Evelyn grew paranoid.

Lucien started drinking heavily.

Seraphina watched it all like a queen observing chaos from her throne.

Yet revenge didn’t erase the pain inside her.

Late at night, memories still haunted her.

The fall.

The rain.

The betrayal.

Sometimes she woke up gasping for air.

And every single time… Cassian was there.

He never asked questions.

He simply sat beside her in silence.

One evening, while the city lights glowed outside the penthouse windows, Cassian finally spoke.

“You still love him.”

Seraphina stiffened.

“No.”

Cassian studied her carefully.

“You hate him because you once loved him deeply.”

His words hurt because they were true.

Tears burned her eyes.

“I gave him everything.”

Her voice cracked.

“And he killed me.”

The room became silent.

Cassian slowly stepped closer.

Then he gently touched her trembling hand.

“If you keep drowning in revenge,” he murmured, “you’ll destroy yourself too.”

Seraphina looked up at him.

For the first time in years… someone looked at her with genuine concern.

Not greed.

Not manipulation.

Just concern.

Her heart trembled unexpectedly.

And that terrified her more than revenge ever could.

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