Chapter 216
Without further warning, Tracie burst into tears and Anastasia quickly wrapped her hands around her to soothe her, gently patting her back.
“You’ve been blaming yourself this whole time, forcing me to hate you,” Anastasia began softly. “I have to admit, there was a point when I did hate you. Just for a little while.” She gently pulled Tracie away and cupped her cheeks, wiping away her tears.
“But you’re still my sister, and no matter what you do, you can’t change that. Even if you make it your life’s mission to make me hate you, I won’t. I should be thanking you for saving Xavier back then. If you hadn’t She paused, her voice trembling as she struggled to imagine what might have happened if Tracie hadn’t stepped in.
“You’re just saying that to make me feel better,” said Tracie.
“I am.” Anastasia smiled while Tracie scoffed playfully. “Although I can’t remember my memories back then since Robert tampered with it, let’s make new memories, big sis,” she suggested, wiping the leftover tears that stained Tracie’s face. “You just had to cry so much, your makeup is ruined p>
“Forget about that, I will just wash my face later. As for Robert, is he still alive?” She asked.
Anastasia took a moment, a smirk pulling on her lips before she replied, “He’s dead p>
“I hope you made it painful for him p>
“Of course,” Anastasia replied.
It had been some time since Anastasia reclaimed her properties. Robert had succumbed to her relentless torture and now lay dead. Jack was slowly chipping away at his debt, with a hefty sum of 20 million dollars still owed to her. Amelia, Gary, and Jack had retreated to a secluded apartment, hiding away from the world.
As for Michelle, Anastasia found great amusement in watching her spiral into trouble, and the anticipation for the upcoming award show only fueled her excitement further.
Together, the sisters continued practicing their shots with Anastasia nearly missing every aim but she didn’t give up. Tracie assisted her by giving her some pointers on how to get a good shot after making her aim.
Just like that, the two sisters got along better than they thought they would have since their misunderstanding had been cleared.
For the first time in a long time, Anastasia was glad she got a sibling who loved and cherished her. On the outside, Tracie was an interior designer. However, in the dark, she was a tough assassin who worked together with Ezekiel.
They own an organization where they would interfere with the illegal and harmful weapons shipped into the city. When it came to killing some high officials who were involved in such a crime, Tracie came along. She never left any clue behind.
During their practice time, Tracie would tell Anastasia some of the ways she would kill people without making a mess, and Anastasia was reminded of Amanda.
Allison was attending classes a week after she visited Derek’s house, and those two had been avoiding her as if she was some bee that would sting them if they came too close.
However, whenever she passed, she would always attract curious gazes from people who passed by. But none of them would make a move on her.
“I saw that those two have been ignoring you. I mean, look at them,” Natalie said pointing towards the counter where Derek and Olivia were standing ordering their lunch.
“They ought to be. I still have the video after all,” Allison replied.
Both of them started talking about miscellaneous things when they saw a shadow beneath them.
“Allison, we need to talk p>
The two girls heard someone say. They raised their heads to find Olivia and Derek standing behind them.
“Talk about what? Is there something we need to talk about?” Allison questioned.
“It’s just a talk,” Derek interjected, his usual cool-as-untouchable self looking bothered.
Sighing, Allison stood up but Natalie pulled her back.
“Don’t go with them. You never know what these two snakes could be up to,” she tried to stop her. “If you’re going then I’m going with you,” she added, but Allison stopped her.
“Don’t worry about that. Here Allison gave Natalie her phone. “If I don’t come back in twenty minutes, upload the video p>
“Twenty minutes is not enough for what we have to talk about,” said Olivia.
“Then you’ll have to be quick,” replied Allison.
She gave Natalie a reassuring smile before turning to Olivia and Derek who were already starting to fire glares at her.
They led the way to an empty hallway.
“Allison, you need to delete that video,” Olivia demanded as soon as they reached.
“I won’t p>
“We knew you would say that, that’s why we’ve planned something,” she said, which earned her a frown from Allison.
“For ten thousand dollars, delete the video,” Derek finally spoke and Allison’s head turned to him.
“For ten what p>
“Ten thousand dollars, delete the video,” he repeated through gritted teeth.
“What makes you think I would delete the video because you’re giving me ten thousand bucks? What am I supposed to do with that money?” She sneered.
’If they’re willing to pay for the video, it’s only wise I suck out more money from them,’ she thought to herself.
“Twenty thousand dollars, Allison,” said Derek.
“That’s too small p>
“Come on Allison! Is twenty thousand dollars not enough for you? Do you think we are filthy rich like your current boyfriend Kace Wallace?!” Olivia barked.
“I would advise you to watch the way you talk to me, Olivia.” Raising her wrist to her face, she reminded. “You have only ten minutes more to convince me to delete that video p>
“Thirty thousand dollars. That’s all I have,” said Derek.
Allison gave it a long thought which annoyed them further since time was already passing by. They knew Natalie hated them both, and she wouldn’t bat an eyelash before uploading it.
“Send me the money quickly p>
Derek didn’t waste a moment to wire the money to Allison. However, just after he was done, he saw a notification banner tagging him to an unknown video.