At home,Kira layed on the bed thinking, earlier she blurted words out without thinking,good thing she was smart to cover it up quickly.stood up and walked to her walk-in closet giggling."Shopping is still the most fun thing".
She picked up the necklace Julie wanted earlier and smiled. Julian had told her to attend a banquet at the Rivertop hotel.She didn't know where that was but the driver must know.And of course Julian asked her to be well behaved tomorrow.
With a creepy smile she whispered"system, let's max out Julian's hatred tomorrow."
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In a large room adorned with golden chandelier and peach-like wallpaper.
Ava sat in front of the mirror,her face blooming with hatred.
She couldn't comprehend why Kira suddenly changed,she used to be timid and give in to her. But today,she couldn't even frame her and got injured instead.
"Kira,so what if you suddenly changed,no matter what a few words from me can make everyone hate you."that was how it always had been.
She used to be close to Kira,when they were younger, no matter how hard she tried,people always liked Kira more. At first,she envied her big sister but slowly the envy turned to hatred.
Why did everyone liked her more,their parents, Julian,Liam,the entire family,they all put Kira first.she developed a twisted character and started framing Kira,the first time she did it,she got away and Kira was scolded.
Ava developed a sense of satisfaction and ever since then began framing Kira,of course people believed her,she was younger and 'kids don't lie'.people started focusing more on Ava and Kira was slowly isolated.
"Kira,no matter how hard you try,you will always be beneath me."
The door opened and Ava's mum_Lucia came in,she quickly changed her expression to that of an obedient doll.
Lucia stood behind Ava, noticing the bandage on her forehead,her eyes were filled with worry"Baby,what is going on,how did you get wounded." In fact there wasn't any wound but Ava wouldn't let Kira go especially after the humiliation she felt today.
Ava's eyes glinted "mum it's no big deal,sister was just playing around with me but I was careless and fell"Lucia face darkened."That bastard, wouldn't she survive if she doesn't bully you"
Lucia turned ready to leave,"mum don't go,we were really playing around I promise, besides sister is going to attend the banquet tomorrow,you can see her there"
Ava called after her mother,it may look like she's defending Kira but in reality she was just asking Lucia to wait until tomorrow to teach her a lesson.
"Alright baby you're right"Lucia kissed Ava's forehead and walked out.
Immediately she left,Ava took some wet wipes and wiped her forehead with disgust.she dislikes when Lucia does that but never says a word.
"Kira,just you wait, tomorrow I will make sure you lose face in the higher society"she muttered.
The next day,
Kira woke up early, no,the system woke her up. She sat on the my bed her eyes dazed. 'system,what is your problem'
'Host,it already 12pm,the banquet starts at 1pm'
Kira groaned in frustration.why didn't anybody wake her up,the truth was the maids did their best but no matter how hard they knocked she wouldn't wake up and open the door, eventually they thought she was tired after yesterday and left her alone.
She stood up and smiled,she needed to get ready and be everybody's nightmare at the banquet.
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At the banquet,Ava was with Julian,arms linked while chatting with friends.
"You both look so perfect together"Julie gushed and everyone nodded,they all thought so too.
Ava looked shy but inside she was delighted,she had always liked Julian,if not for that one mistake,he would have been hers.
"Alright,I need to go greet others"Julian looked at Ava dotingly and walked away.
Several young ladies immediately surrounded Ava showering her with compliments.This was the life she wanted, being the centre of attention,she stood there putting on airs.smiling shyly.
"How boring"A man said watching from the balcony, everything happening was so predictable,he scoffed and turned to leave.
Just then Kira entered the room, dressed in a floor-length, strapless gentrified red dress with a daring thigh-high slit.The fabric drapes elegantly, hugging curves in all the right places. A delicate red feather trim adds a touch of sultry sophistication to the slit.
After sighting Ava,she smiled and went to stand beside her,the difference was clear,Ava was beautiful and slim but comparing her to Kira was like comparing heaven and earth.
"Younger sister, you are here too"Kira said,she purposely stood beside Ava,she wanted to infuriate her to death.who knows,the system might reward her.
"You …you're her Kira Vale"the girl's voice was loud,even through the soft background music, everyone could hear.
Kira Vale? Julian's ugly weak wife,how could she have changed so much
"Duh,if I am not Kira then who am I,the president?"the girl's face turned bright red.
"Sister she was only ..."
"Don't start,I don't care what she was doing, uninvolve me from whatever this is"
Kira turned and left, interrupting Ava. It was so satisfying. She saw Julian and nodded as a form of greetings before turning towards the dessert table. She didn't eat at home because she was running late.
Julian frowned,he couldn't understand what was going on with Kira, infact she had never dressed like this before or ignored him,she always clung to him.
'She looks pleasing to the eye this way'he silently thought and looked around.
He came here today to secure a contract with Quinn's corporation,he heard inside news that Ryder Quinn was going to be here but he couldn't see him anywhere.
The Ryder Julian was looking for was currently standing on the balcony staring at Kira "interesting"
....
Ava couldn't hold still any longer,no one was paying attention to her. She could see Julian's eyes on Kira.
'No,I can't allow it'she excused herself and walked towards Kira .
"Sister, my dress needs a little fitting,can you lend me a hand"she asked cautiously, seemingly scared of Kira.
'Here it comes'kira knew Ava couldn't hold it in any longer,she smiled and finished the cupcake in her hands before nodding.
"Alright let's go"
They climbed the stairs and halfway through Ava halted.
"Kira don't think because you're dressed like a vixen, people will like you. Say if we both fall from the stairs right now who will people turn to"Ava spat out moving closer.
"Yeah I am not playing that game with you,how about you fall and blame it on.that you'll gain everyone's pity"Kira inched closer,her gaze fierce,Ava couldn't help but back away almost falling.
Kira immediately grabbed her"Ava,you must play your role very well,okay?"With that,she let go and Ava fell rolling down the stairs.
Ryder stood with a glass of champagne,a smile played on his lips."I never knew Anoda country was this interesting.