Rebirth Of The Heiress And The Tycoon's Lover (Alina) novel Chapter 157

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Chapter 157

AUTHOR’S POV.

Before Lucian could reply, the door creaked open.

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Talia stepped in, pausing mid–step as her eyes flicked between the three of them, Lucian’s tense stance, Alina’s rigid posture, Ace standing awkwardly in the corner. The air was thick, charged.

Talia hesitated at the doorway before forcing a small, awkward smile. “Uh… hi,” she greeted, her voice unsure. She walked toward her friend, eyes scanning Alina’s tense posture. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Alina replied, though her tone was clipped. She leaned back slightly, crossing her arms. “Please get rid of Lucian and Ace.”

Talia blinked at her as though she’d just suggested something absurd. “Are you… crazy? That’s like asking for a death wish.” She whispered, her brows knitting.

She knew exactly what kind of man Lucian was, keeping him away from Alina wasn’t just impossible, it was dangerous.

A nervous laugh slipped from her lips. “Maybe… maybe you should just hear him out. Let him explain.”

“I’ve said what I have to say,” Alina shot back, her voice dry as she let out a bitter chuckle. “And I’ve listened to what he had to say, which was nothing. I’m done listening. Now I want him gone.”

“Alina…” Talia’s tone softened as she tried to reason with her. “I know you’re upset, but you two need to trash this out, get to the bottom of things.” She glanced toward Lucian before leaning closer and whispering, “I also think something is off.”

Alina’s expression sharpened instantly. Her glare cut through Talia. “Whose side are you on?”

“Yours of course,” Talia said firmly, holding her gaze. “But I want to see you happy Ally. And I know Mr. Blackwood makes you happy, that’s why I want you to sort things out.”

For a moment, Alina simply stared at her. Then, realization flashed in her eyes, She straightened, her expression twisting into accusation. “It was you,” she said, pointing a finger at Talia. “You told Lucian where I

was.”

Talía didn’t speak, but the flicker of guilt in her eyes was enough of an answer.

Alina’s voice cracked with a mix of anger and betrayal. “How could you do this to me? You knew how messed up I was a few days ago because of all this, and you still betrayed me like this.” She took a step closer, her words gathering force. “It makes sense now, how Lucian just shows up here, casually lounging on the sofa. I thought this place was supposed to be on lockdown? And was this why you didn’t want me to go with you

earlier?”

“Alina, please,” Talia urged, raising her hands in a placating gesture. “I care about you. This is for your own good. I’ve been looking into things, and… some things don’t add up.”

Lucian’s head lifted at that, his tone sharpening. “What do you mean?”

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“That video is real.” Alina said same time as Lucian spoke.

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Talia looked between them. “Yes, I believe the video is real,” she admitted slowly, “but I don’t think anything happened in there.”

Alina’s gaze cut sharply toward Talia, her tone cold but steady. “Stop speculating simply because you believe Lucian can never do wrong.”

Lucian’s eyes flickered toward Talia. He had never spoken to her unless it was strictly necessary, yet something inside him shifted, his heart gave the faintest flutter at the fact that she, at least, believed him.

Talia’s lips curved into a faint, almost amused smile, though her voice held quiet offense. “I’m a little offended. that you think I’d talk without proof.”

Lucian leaned forward slightly, his voice low but laced with sudden hope. “You have proof?”

Talia nodded. “Yes. But you’re all going to have to sit down while I grab my laptop from the room. Everything will make sense in a minute.”

They moved to sit, though Alina deliberately chose the chair furthest from Lucian, her body angled slightly away as if even proximity might taint her resolve.

Ace stood behind Lucian, hands clasped in front of him in that poised, watchful stance he always maintained, but Lucian glanced back and murmured, “Sit, Ace.”

Ace hesitated, glancing briefly toward Alina as if seeking silent permission.

“Sit.” Lucian repeated, firmer this time.

Reluctantly, Ace obeyed, lowering himself into a seat, posture still rigid.

Talia glanced between them, her expression unreadable, before speaking lightly, though her gaze stayed locked on Alina. “Try not to bite each other’s heads off while I’m away.”

Alina’s eyes narrowed into a sharp glare that cut straight through the air between them.

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