The Banquet

Rowena! I thought she was dead, when I sent assassins they saw some man stab her. Julie thinks in astonishment. Christoph is shattered. Ro..we..na how in the....I saw you dead how could you come back... alive?! "Mom is that the CEO, she looks so familiar, aah her dress is the latest design of Kasiv the world's most saught after designer, my I can't believe I get to see it worn. Red would have suited me better. She looks so ugly." Mandy babbles. "She is Rowena, idiot!" Julie whispers angrily so that only Mandy can hear. "Whaaat Rowena?! That sl*t how could she be alive." Michael is stupefied. She looks so much like someone, so familiar. A pang of longing and ache fills Michael. Though Alina never loved Michael every second of his being was filled with her thoughts, her smell, her memories. Julie was initially a tool to make Alina jealous and win her back but Julie poisoned Alina and Michael, one to kill, one to forget. "I don't feel well Julie I think I'm gonna leave and go home, ask Christoph to bring you both home." Michael says. "Sure honey." It's best if he doesn't see her. Seeing her too often might trigger his memories. Julie thinks.

"Well Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for gathering here to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Once Upon a time. It has been a wholesome journey and I can't believe that five years have passed. I still remember struggling to start the company with my dearest friend and assistant Aisha, and would like to thank her for her relentless support and belief in me. Love you Aisha." Revanche blows a kiss. "I would also like to thank Jacob and Sara for entrusting their future in our hands and for their beautiful friendship which has transformed an agent-client relationship into something much more meaningful. Lastly I'd like to thank all the actors and actresses, agents, managers, staff, security and anyone else I may have left out for your support and hard work which has made Once Upon a time what it is today. The memories and disasters all will be cherished and forever embedded in the golden Hall of success as they say. So cmon everyone let us toast to new beginnings, endless joy and surprise outcomes!" Revanche says with a calculative gleam in her eye smiling warmly as she gazes at Mandy then Christoph and Julie.

Uhh! What is she doing now. Mandy and Julie think.

Revanche walks down the stage, and is immediately surrounded by potential media stars from influential families and poor aristrocats, each wanting something from her and looking for a way to use her. Pathetic. She thinks.

Julie sees all this and thinks. Ah now that this b*tch is famous and rich if we make everyone know she is Rowena, Mandy's half sister and my step daughter then Mandy will have a chance to become a star and we can also gain benefits, if we confront her publicly she will have to accept us. Hehehe. "Mandy, go hug Rowena and cry. Make a show, about missing and be happy that you finally found her." Mandy nods viciously and replies, "Maa you are so clever, this way we will be able to use her resources."

Revanche finally sees Sara and excuses herself, but just as she turns Mandy jumps and hugs her. "Rowena, where have you been?!" Mandy asks with tears in her eyes. "I have finally found you. Don't you know, mom has been worried about you." A crowd forms around Mandy and Revanche. People start murmuring and gossiping. "What the CEO has a sister and a family?" "She left her family how cruel." "She doesn't even care about her family,is she even human." Hmph. So this is your plan. Now that I've become successful you want to use me and put me to shame. Revanche thinks. "Excuse me, miss. Please mind your manners in public, I don't know you. What nonsense are you spouting?! Should I call the security to see you out for causing commotion or shall I take legal action for your false accusations." Revanche replies with a scornful look. "Oh so this is the truth." "Look at that slut trying to take advantage of Ms. Revanche." "Nowadays people stoop so low to gain favours." Whaat?! How is it possible! She has to be Rowena, they look so alike. She must not want to help us, that cunning b*tch. I must not give up. Mandy thinks. "Sister how could you forget us?! We are family! You have been missing for five years now and the company has also been there for five years." Mandy says pitifully. "That makes sense." "How can the CEO snub her sister and refuse to acknowledge her?!" "So cruel." Revanche smirks at this. "There are many coincidences in this world Miss. Just because Statue of Liberty was made in Paris people don't remember it as a monument from there, it always symbolizes New York City." "Ehh what do you mean?!" Mandy asks dumbfounded. "Tch the saying is right. An ant cannot have a pea sized brain. Just because your sister went missing the same day I started the company it doesn't mean I am her. For all you know she could have died, seeing you haven't even sent anyone to look for her and come to banquets." And Rowena did die, I am Revanche now. She thinks. "You... You...." Mandy stammers. "What happened Miss?! Speechless." Revanche asks. "Ma'am please excuse my daughter, she is delirious. She has been worried sick for her sister since she went missing so she mistook you to be Rowena. Please excuse us. " Julie says embarrassed. Of course it couldn't have been Rowena, she isn't this smart and she never wears such clothes or makeup. Christoph recovers from his momentary lapse. He is also relieved. It couldn't be Rowena I saw her die. Hoof. "Hmph. Security please see these people out. And from next time even with invitations please crosscheck their names from the name list before allowing them to enter." Revanche says.

A man hidden in the corner of the room near the curtain smiles. Nice show firefly. Can't wait to see what's next.

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