01-02-2026, 11:13 AM
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December 16th, 2025
New York City
Off Camera
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Shattered Reality was a bittersweet event for The Woman Scorned. Sure, she had hoped to defeat Syren. Primarily she wanted to keep her as far away from the SCW World Championship as humanly possible. Earning a world title match of her own would be nice, too, because The Woman Scorned is well aware that she is one world title victory away from Supreme Championship status, something she would not mind earning before her tenure with SCW is over. Still, even in defeat the erratic and eccentric Kimberly Williams can find a bright spot in it all. Now that she is finished humoring CHBK and other SCW management with these other “side quests”, Kimberly can focus on what she really wants; a return to the Underground Division and hopefully reclaiming her SCW Underground Championship. Kim currently sits tied for most Underground Title victories and wants desperately to hold that record all to herself. She has had to sit by on the sidelines watching from afar as Enigma, Colleen, and Xander have all challenged for the gold that she believes should be hers. Now Colleen is out of the discussion and so is Xander. Kimberly is no longer distracted by silly things such as world championships. The Queen of the Death Match can now return to where she rightfully belongs; in the Underground.
Kimberly can see her path back to the Underground getting even clearer now with the return of Fatal Fortunes. The first event of 2026 will be Fatal Fortunes, an event based entirely on chaos and The Woman Scorned thrives on chaos. This event where chaos reigns supreme is designed for someone like her. If there was ever a more opportune time to reach up and snag opportunity by the throat, it was now. Fatal Fortunes is providing the Queen of the Death Match with just the opportunity she needs to advance her goals. But before she can make preparations for Fatal Fortunes, for a night of chaos and mayhem, Kimberly must take care of some much unwanted business, business that even has someone as defiant and fearless as Williams a little nervous and uncomfortable.
The office sat high above the street, insulated from the noise of New York by height and money. The building itself was an old one, its stone exterior scrubbed clean and modernized just enough to remain respectable without losing its sense of authority. Inside, the attorney’s suite carried that same careful balance. Everything was deliberate. The walls were paneled in dark wood polished to a quiet sheen. Framed certificates hung in perfect alignment, their glass reflecting the muted light of the city beyond the windows. Even the air smelled expensive, a restrained blend of leather, paper, and something faintly citrus that suggested money well spent rather than comfort sought. Kimberly Williams sat in one of the waiting chairs, her posture stiff despite her best efforts to appear relaxed. The chair was upholstered in a fabric that did not invite slouching, its firm structure pressing her spine into compliance. She noticed that immediately, because she noticed everything today. Every detail felt sharper, more intrusive, as if the room itself were aware of her discomfort and intent on amplifying it. Her reflection stared back at her from the darkened glass of a display cabinet across the room, and she hated what she saw. Her red hair was brushed smooth and styled with care, falling into place instead of fighting gravity and common sense the way it usually did. Her clothes were immaculate, tailored and clean, chosen with purpose rather than instinct. Nothing was ripped. Nothing was stained. Nothing was loud or defiant or careless. The look sat on her like a costume she had agreed to wear under protest, one that fit too well to be shrugged off but never quite felt like her own skin. She shifted slightly, the faint rustle of fabric sounding too refined for her liking. Kimberly was used to movement that made noise, to boots scuffing floors and jackets creasing where they were not supposed to. She was used to looking like someone who did not care, because most of the time she truly did not. Today, though, every line of her appearance suggested restraint and control, and the contradiction gnawed at her. It felt wrong to be this polished in a place that demanded seriousness. Wrong to look like someone who belonged.
If that were not enough, Lucian Floreschu sat beside her. He occupied his chair with an ease that irritated her on principle alone. Black hair neatly combed, posture relaxed but alert, he looked entirely comfortable in the space. There was something about him that seemed to absorb the room rather than be shaped by it. He did not fidget. He did not glance around with curiosity or impatience. His presence felt settled, as if he had already been here many times before, even if that were not true. He carried himself with the confidence of someone who had learned long ago how to wait without wasting time. His Romanian features were sharp and expressive in a way that made Kimberly uneasy, as though every neutral expression concealed calculation beneath it. Even when he was still, she sensed movement behind his eyes, thoughts lining up and reorganizing themselves with quiet efficiency. She did not trust him. She did not particularly like him. The fact that she was here with him at all made her jaw tighten. But she had no choice but to be here with him on this day; Lucian knew most of Kimberly’s deep dark secrets, secrets that she had kept hidden…or at least she thought she had kept hidden.
The disappearances of Emma and Sorina Floreschu, Lucian’s sisters. Both were murders committed by Kim herself. Lucian knew of them and had evidence against her. The disappearance of Damian, the abusive ex-boyfriend of Kim’s identical twin Marie Jones. He, too, was murdered and Lucian could prove it. All of this was being used to blackmail The Woman Scorned into doing what he wanted and today he wanted Kim by his side to meet this fancy New York City attorney for reasons that are still unknown to her. Lucian simply told her to be there and that all would be explained. Kimberly has no choice but to obey…for now.
The silence between them stretched, broken only by the soft hum of the building’s climate control and the distant, filtered sound of traffic far below. Kimberly focused on the view outside the window, where the city pressed on in miniature. Cars crawled along the streets like toys, pedestrians reduced to motion and color without detail. It felt strange to be so removed from it all, perched above the chaos in a room designed to make decisions that would ripple outward into lives she could not see. Her knee bounced once before she caught herself and forced it still. She folded her hands together, then immediately separated them again, irritated by how unnatural the gesture felt. The tension had nowhere to go. She could not pace. She could not swear. She could not even glare properly without feeling like she was drawing attention to herself in a place that thrived on discretion. Lucian, meanwhile, remained composed, his presence a steady reminder that this situation was not accidental. He belonged to the kind of world that produced offices like this, rooms where power was quiet and consequences were written in careful language. Kimberly existed on the fringes of that world at best, crashing into it only when circumstances forced her hand.
“I feel ridiculous…” Kim remarks, finally breaking the silence.
“You look lovely.”
“Maybe, but I do not do LOVELY.” Kim snaps back. “I do chaos. I do eccentric. I do insanity. I do not do lovely.”
“Well you are my niece now, you are part of the family, and any member of my family will most certainly look the part.”
“I am NOT your niece and I am NOT part of your damn family. I am a Jones.”
“Yes and your sisters, your mother, they all seem to be ok dressing the part, do they not?” Lucian smiles arrogantly. “What seems to be your problem with dressing like you come from money?”
“What can I say? I enjoy being the black sheep of the family.”
“I know that you do. Nevertheless, you will play the role of my niece and you will play it to perfection if you wish to stay out of trouble.” He sneers. “Do I need to remind you, dear sweet Kimberly, that my sister Emma…you know, the one you murdered…she trained you well, she groomed you to take over her operations one day. She would never have molded you into a piece of garbage and filth. Therefore I know that YOU KNOW how to play the role and I expect you to do so.”
“Yeah, fine, whatever.” Kim folds her arms over her chest and pouts. She stares across at the empty desk, it stood empty, its surface meticulously arranged. A leather blotter, a pen placed parallel to its edge, a closed folder waiting to be opened. Everything was prepared, waiting for the person who would soon occupy the space and give the room its purpose. The absence felt heavy, like a held breath.
Time stretched. Each passing second sharpened Kimberly’s awareness of why she was here, of what this meeting represented, of the fact that once it began there would be no pretending it was just another strange day. She inhaled slowly, then exhaled, steadying herself without quite calming down. Somewhere beyond the door, footsteps approached, measured and confident, and the quiet of the waiting room shifted in response, signaling that the moment she had been dreading was finally about to arrive.
The sound of footsteps stopped just outside the office door, followed by the soft click of a latch turning. The door opened with practiced smoothness, revealing a man who looked as though he had been shaped by rooms like this rather than merely working in them. The attorney was tall and trim, silver threading neatly through dark hair that had not yet surrendered to age. His suit was charcoal, impeccably pressed, the cut conservative but expensive in a way that did not need to announce itself. He carried a slim leather portfolio tucked under one arm, worn just enough to suggest frequent use rather than carelessness. His expression was composed, neutral without being cold, the face of someone accustomed to walking into tension without absorbing it.
“Ms. Williams,” he said, his voice calm and measured, carrying just enough warmth to be polite. His gaze flicked briefly to Lucian, lingering there for a fraction of a second longer. “Mr. Floreschu. Thank you for your patience.”
Kimberly straightened despite herself, irritation flaring at how instinctive the reaction was. She rose from her chair a beat too quickly, the legs of it whispering against the floor. The movement drew her attention again to her clothes, to how smooth and cooperative everything felt, and she hated that too. Lucian stood more slowly, unhurried, offering the attorney a small, controlled smile that never reached his eyes. The attorney nodded once, acknowledging them both, then closed the door behind him with a soft finality. The room seemed to settle after that, the outside world neatly sealed away. He crossed to the desk, setting his portfolio down with care and aligning it precisely with the edge. Every movement was economical, rehearsed through years of repetition. Kimberly watched him as he moved, cataloging details without meaning to. The way he loosened his cuff slightly. The way he glanced at the folder waiting on the desk, already aware of its contents without opening it. This was a man who preferred preparation to surprise, who disliked mess in any form.
“I am Daniel Hargreeve,” he said as he reached the chair behind the desk. “Please, have a seat.”
Kimberly sat again, hands resting tensely in her lap, while Lucian mirrored the motion beside her with unsettling ease. Hargreeve adjusted the chair once, precisely, then lowered himself into it, posture straight and composed, folding seamlessly into the role the room had been built for.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Hargreeve. You served my sister, did you not?”
“Indeed I did.” He nods his head. “After her passing I served your other sister, Sorina. I look forward to working with you, Mr. Floreschu.”
“Please, no need for formalities. Call me Lucian.” He motions to Kim. “And Kimberly here is my niece.”
Kimberly can take no more of this charade. “Not by blood!” She blurts out, a smirk forming on her face. “Draw some blood and run DNA tests if ya like! Not related! Nope!”
“Ah, well, you don’t have to be blood related to be family.” Lucian answers back, shooting Kim a glare that is more of a warning than anything else. “My sister Emma raised Kimberly from birth as if she were her own.”
“I see.” The attorney answers. “She obviously got your sister’s fashion sense. You look lovely, Kimberly.”
“Gee, thanks.” Kimberly states, sarcasm dripping from her voice.
“Well, shall we get down to business?” Hargreeve smiles politely. “I believe we all know why we are here…Miss Kimberly’s real estate business will be signed over to the Floreschu family.”
This statement right there was enough to set off The Woman Scorned. She didn’t know why she was there; now she does and she doesn’t like it.
“What?!” Her voice is loud, loud enough to likely bother other people in the adjacent waiting room. Lucian again shoots Kimberly a nasty glare before turning his attention back to the attorney, who himself seems a little confused by all of this.
“Perhaps we do not know why we are here?”
“My niece is just a little nervous.” Lucian says calmly. “Would you give us time to talk things over?”
“Sure, of course.”
The attorney rises up out of his seat. He quickly walks away from his desk and exits the office, leaving Lucian alone with Kimberly Williams. The moment they are alone, Lucian instantly turns up the heat.
“Are you crazy?!”
“Uh, yeah!” Kim snickers. “Didn’t Emma tell you? I’m nuts. I’m bonkers. I’m a loony tune. I’m…”
“You are a murderer and I can PROVE it!” Lucian snaps back angrily. “Remember that and remember that you MUST play your role otherwise I will expose you!”
“Heh, you said ‘expose’...”
“You know what I mean!”
At this moment, The Queen of the Death Match kicks off her heels and then folds her legs up under herself in the seat. Kim finally feels a little more comfortable. Despite the situation she is a little more relaxed. She leans back with her hands over her head.
“So tell me, Loony Lucian, what ARE we doing here? Really?” Kim asks. “I mean, seriously, you never did tell me a darn thing until we got here and even then I only found out through the damn lawyer. So is there anything else you wanna tell me?”
“You already heard it from Hargreeve.” Lucian states coldly. “Your real estate business will be placed under the Floreschu family control. The attorney will prepare the documents and you will sign it over.”
“Like hell I will!” Kim exclaims, her own temper boiling over. “That real estate business is mine! I started it as a side gig to help people get affordable housing, not so you could make money! I built it! I…”
“Hush now!” Lucian holds up his hand to silence her. “It still will be yours as long as you remain part of the family.” His cold demeanor shifts slightly. He smiles smugly and arrogantly. “Besides, you do not have much of a choice, now do you? Remember you murdered three people and I have the evidence to prove it. I can ruin not just your life but your entire family’s. If you want to save their reputation and save yourself from life behind bars or maybe even the death penalty then you should really think about cooperating.”
Kimberly nervously looks from side to side, assessing her options in her head. Quickly she realizes that she has no real options other than to submit. Finally she sighs and nods her head.
“Ok, you get what you want…” she snarls “...happy now?”
“That’s all I needed.” Lucian smiles triumphantly. “Your cooperation. You will find that things run smoothly when you simply cooperate.”
“Yeah, yeah, rub it in while you can.”
“Excellent. Now put your shoes back on, you look foolish. I will call the attorney back in so we can finalize everything…” he leans in closer “...despite what you may think, Kimberly, I am not trying to destroy you. I am merely trying to finish the work my sister started.”
“In that case you have no idea of the ticking time bomb you are screwing around with.” Kim snaps back defiantly. “Emma wanted to mold me into one of her little puppets but all she managed to do was turn me into a monster. I have kept that monster bottled up for a very long time, Lucian, but if you keep pushing me…”
“If I keep pushing you, you will still do nothing.” He answers coldly yet confidently. “I have evidence against you, remember? Besides, my sister let greed and jealousy cloud her judgment. I will succeed where she failed and trust me, you will thank me for it when it is all over.”
December 16th, 2025
New York City
Off Camera
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Shattered Reality was a bittersweet event for The Woman Scorned. Sure, she had hoped to defeat Syren. Primarily she wanted to keep her as far away from the SCW World Championship as humanly possible. Earning a world title match of her own would be nice, too, because The Woman Scorned is well aware that she is one world title victory away from Supreme Championship status, something she would not mind earning before her tenure with SCW is over. Still, even in defeat the erratic and eccentric Kimberly Williams can find a bright spot in it all. Now that she is finished humoring CHBK and other SCW management with these other “side quests”, Kimberly can focus on what she really wants; a return to the Underground Division and hopefully reclaiming her SCW Underground Championship. Kim currently sits tied for most Underground Title victories and wants desperately to hold that record all to herself. She has had to sit by on the sidelines watching from afar as Enigma, Colleen, and Xander have all challenged for the gold that she believes should be hers. Now Colleen is out of the discussion and so is Xander. Kimberly is no longer distracted by silly things such as world championships. The Queen of the Death Match can now return to where she rightfully belongs; in the Underground.
Kimberly can see her path back to the Underground getting even clearer now with the return of Fatal Fortunes. The first event of 2026 will be Fatal Fortunes, an event based entirely on chaos and The Woman Scorned thrives on chaos. This event where chaos reigns supreme is designed for someone like her. If there was ever a more opportune time to reach up and snag opportunity by the throat, it was now. Fatal Fortunes is providing the Queen of the Death Match with just the opportunity she needs to advance her goals. But before she can make preparations for Fatal Fortunes, for a night of chaos and mayhem, Kimberly must take care of some much unwanted business, business that even has someone as defiant and fearless as Williams a little nervous and uncomfortable.
The office sat high above the street, insulated from the noise of New York by height and money. The building itself was an old one, its stone exterior scrubbed clean and modernized just enough to remain respectable without losing its sense of authority. Inside, the attorney’s suite carried that same careful balance. Everything was deliberate. The walls were paneled in dark wood polished to a quiet sheen. Framed certificates hung in perfect alignment, their glass reflecting the muted light of the city beyond the windows. Even the air smelled expensive, a restrained blend of leather, paper, and something faintly citrus that suggested money well spent rather than comfort sought. Kimberly Williams sat in one of the waiting chairs, her posture stiff despite her best efforts to appear relaxed. The chair was upholstered in a fabric that did not invite slouching, its firm structure pressing her spine into compliance. She noticed that immediately, because she noticed everything today. Every detail felt sharper, more intrusive, as if the room itself were aware of her discomfort and intent on amplifying it. Her reflection stared back at her from the darkened glass of a display cabinet across the room, and she hated what she saw. Her red hair was brushed smooth and styled with care, falling into place instead of fighting gravity and common sense the way it usually did. Her clothes were immaculate, tailored and clean, chosen with purpose rather than instinct. Nothing was ripped. Nothing was stained. Nothing was loud or defiant or careless. The look sat on her like a costume she had agreed to wear under protest, one that fit too well to be shrugged off but never quite felt like her own skin. She shifted slightly, the faint rustle of fabric sounding too refined for her liking. Kimberly was used to movement that made noise, to boots scuffing floors and jackets creasing where they were not supposed to. She was used to looking like someone who did not care, because most of the time she truly did not. Today, though, every line of her appearance suggested restraint and control, and the contradiction gnawed at her. It felt wrong to be this polished in a place that demanded seriousness. Wrong to look like someone who belonged.
If that were not enough, Lucian Floreschu sat beside her. He occupied his chair with an ease that irritated her on principle alone. Black hair neatly combed, posture relaxed but alert, he looked entirely comfortable in the space. There was something about him that seemed to absorb the room rather than be shaped by it. He did not fidget. He did not glance around with curiosity or impatience. His presence felt settled, as if he had already been here many times before, even if that were not true. He carried himself with the confidence of someone who had learned long ago how to wait without wasting time. His Romanian features were sharp and expressive in a way that made Kimberly uneasy, as though every neutral expression concealed calculation beneath it. Even when he was still, she sensed movement behind his eyes, thoughts lining up and reorganizing themselves with quiet efficiency. She did not trust him. She did not particularly like him. The fact that she was here with him at all made her jaw tighten. But she had no choice but to be here with him on this day; Lucian knew most of Kimberly’s deep dark secrets, secrets that she had kept hidden…or at least she thought she had kept hidden.
The disappearances of Emma and Sorina Floreschu, Lucian’s sisters. Both were murders committed by Kim herself. Lucian knew of them and had evidence against her. The disappearance of Damian, the abusive ex-boyfriend of Kim’s identical twin Marie Jones. He, too, was murdered and Lucian could prove it. All of this was being used to blackmail The Woman Scorned into doing what he wanted and today he wanted Kim by his side to meet this fancy New York City attorney for reasons that are still unknown to her. Lucian simply told her to be there and that all would be explained. Kimberly has no choice but to obey…for now.
The silence between them stretched, broken only by the soft hum of the building’s climate control and the distant, filtered sound of traffic far below. Kimberly focused on the view outside the window, where the city pressed on in miniature. Cars crawled along the streets like toys, pedestrians reduced to motion and color without detail. It felt strange to be so removed from it all, perched above the chaos in a room designed to make decisions that would ripple outward into lives she could not see. Her knee bounced once before she caught herself and forced it still. She folded her hands together, then immediately separated them again, irritated by how unnatural the gesture felt. The tension had nowhere to go. She could not pace. She could not swear. She could not even glare properly without feeling like she was drawing attention to herself in a place that thrived on discretion. Lucian, meanwhile, remained composed, his presence a steady reminder that this situation was not accidental. He belonged to the kind of world that produced offices like this, rooms where power was quiet and consequences were written in careful language. Kimberly existed on the fringes of that world at best, crashing into it only when circumstances forced her hand.
“I feel ridiculous…” Kim remarks, finally breaking the silence.
“You look lovely.”
“Maybe, but I do not do LOVELY.” Kim snaps back. “I do chaos. I do eccentric. I do insanity. I do not do lovely.”
“Well you are my niece now, you are part of the family, and any member of my family will most certainly look the part.”
“I am NOT your niece and I am NOT part of your damn family. I am a Jones.”
“Yes and your sisters, your mother, they all seem to be ok dressing the part, do they not?” Lucian smiles arrogantly. “What seems to be your problem with dressing like you come from money?”
“What can I say? I enjoy being the black sheep of the family.”
“I know that you do. Nevertheless, you will play the role of my niece and you will play it to perfection if you wish to stay out of trouble.” He sneers. “Do I need to remind you, dear sweet Kimberly, that my sister Emma…you know, the one you murdered…she trained you well, she groomed you to take over her operations one day. She would never have molded you into a piece of garbage and filth. Therefore I know that YOU KNOW how to play the role and I expect you to do so.”
“Yeah, fine, whatever.” Kim folds her arms over her chest and pouts. She stares across at the empty desk, it stood empty, its surface meticulously arranged. A leather blotter, a pen placed parallel to its edge, a closed folder waiting to be opened. Everything was prepared, waiting for the person who would soon occupy the space and give the room its purpose. The absence felt heavy, like a held breath.
Time stretched. Each passing second sharpened Kimberly’s awareness of why she was here, of what this meeting represented, of the fact that once it began there would be no pretending it was just another strange day. She inhaled slowly, then exhaled, steadying herself without quite calming down. Somewhere beyond the door, footsteps approached, measured and confident, and the quiet of the waiting room shifted in response, signaling that the moment she had been dreading was finally about to arrive.
The sound of footsteps stopped just outside the office door, followed by the soft click of a latch turning. The door opened with practiced smoothness, revealing a man who looked as though he had been shaped by rooms like this rather than merely working in them. The attorney was tall and trim, silver threading neatly through dark hair that had not yet surrendered to age. His suit was charcoal, impeccably pressed, the cut conservative but expensive in a way that did not need to announce itself. He carried a slim leather portfolio tucked under one arm, worn just enough to suggest frequent use rather than carelessness. His expression was composed, neutral without being cold, the face of someone accustomed to walking into tension without absorbing it.
“Ms. Williams,” he said, his voice calm and measured, carrying just enough warmth to be polite. His gaze flicked briefly to Lucian, lingering there for a fraction of a second longer. “Mr. Floreschu. Thank you for your patience.”
Kimberly straightened despite herself, irritation flaring at how instinctive the reaction was. She rose from her chair a beat too quickly, the legs of it whispering against the floor. The movement drew her attention again to her clothes, to how smooth and cooperative everything felt, and she hated that too. Lucian stood more slowly, unhurried, offering the attorney a small, controlled smile that never reached his eyes. The attorney nodded once, acknowledging them both, then closed the door behind him with a soft finality. The room seemed to settle after that, the outside world neatly sealed away. He crossed to the desk, setting his portfolio down with care and aligning it precisely with the edge. Every movement was economical, rehearsed through years of repetition. Kimberly watched him as he moved, cataloging details without meaning to. The way he loosened his cuff slightly. The way he glanced at the folder waiting on the desk, already aware of its contents without opening it. This was a man who preferred preparation to surprise, who disliked mess in any form.
“I am Daniel Hargreeve,” he said as he reached the chair behind the desk. “Please, have a seat.”
Kimberly sat again, hands resting tensely in her lap, while Lucian mirrored the motion beside her with unsettling ease. Hargreeve adjusted the chair once, precisely, then lowered himself into it, posture straight and composed, folding seamlessly into the role the room had been built for.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Hargreeve. You served my sister, did you not?”
“Indeed I did.” He nods his head. “After her passing I served your other sister, Sorina. I look forward to working with you, Mr. Floreschu.”
“Please, no need for formalities. Call me Lucian.” He motions to Kim. “And Kimberly here is my niece.”
Kimberly can take no more of this charade. “Not by blood!” She blurts out, a smirk forming on her face. “Draw some blood and run DNA tests if ya like! Not related! Nope!”
“Ah, well, you don’t have to be blood related to be family.” Lucian answers back, shooting Kim a glare that is more of a warning than anything else. “My sister Emma raised Kimberly from birth as if she were her own.”
“I see.” The attorney answers. “She obviously got your sister’s fashion sense. You look lovely, Kimberly.”
“Gee, thanks.” Kimberly states, sarcasm dripping from her voice.
“Well, shall we get down to business?” Hargreeve smiles politely. “I believe we all know why we are here…Miss Kimberly’s real estate business will be signed over to the Floreschu family.”
This statement right there was enough to set off The Woman Scorned. She didn’t know why she was there; now she does and she doesn’t like it.
“What?!” Her voice is loud, loud enough to likely bother other people in the adjacent waiting room. Lucian again shoots Kimberly a nasty glare before turning his attention back to the attorney, who himself seems a little confused by all of this.
“Perhaps we do not know why we are here?”
“My niece is just a little nervous.” Lucian says calmly. “Would you give us time to talk things over?”
“Sure, of course.”
The attorney rises up out of his seat. He quickly walks away from his desk and exits the office, leaving Lucian alone with Kimberly Williams. The moment they are alone, Lucian instantly turns up the heat.
“Are you crazy?!”
“Uh, yeah!” Kim snickers. “Didn’t Emma tell you? I’m nuts. I’m bonkers. I’m a loony tune. I’m…”
“You are a murderer and I can PROVE it!” Lucian snaps back angrily. “Remember that and remember that you MUST play your role otherwise I will expose you!”
“Heh, you said ‘expose’...”
“You know what I mean!”
At this moment, The Queen of the Death Match kicks off her heels and then folds her legs up under herself in the seat. Kim finally feels a little more comfortable. Despite the situation she is a little more relaxed. She leans back with her hands over her head.
“So tell me, Loony Lucian, what ARE we doing here? Really?” Kim asks. “I mean, seriously, you never did tell me a darn thing until we got here and even then I only found out through the damn lawyer. So is there anything else you wanna tell me?”
“You already heard it from Hargreeve.” Lucian states coldly. “Your real estate business will be placed under the Floreschu family control. The attorney will prepare the documents and you will sign it over.”
“Like hell I will!” Kim exclaims, her own temper boiling over. “That real estate business is mine! I started it as a side gig to help people get affordable housing, not so you could make money! I built it! I…”
“Hush now!” Lucian holds up his hand to silence her. “It still will be yours as long as you remain part of the family.” His cold demeanor shifts slightly. He smiles smugly and arrogantly. “Besides, you do not have much of a choice, now do you? Remember you murdered three people and I have the evidence to prove it. I can ruin not just your life but your entire family’s. If you want to save their reputation and save yourself from life behind bars or maybe even the death penalty then you should really think about cooperating.”
Kimberly nervously looks from side to side, assessing her options in her head. Quickly she realizes that she has no real options other than to submit. Finally she sighs and nods her head.
“Ok, you get what you want…” she snarls “...happy now?”
“That’s all I needed.” Lucian smiles triumphantly. “Your cooperation. You will find that things run smoothly when you simply cooperate.”
“Yeah, yeah, rub it in while you can.”
“Excellent. Now put your shoes back on, you look foolish. I will call the attorney back in so we can finalize everything…” he leans in closer “...despite what you may think, Kimberly, I am not trying to destroy you. I am merely trying to finish the work my sister started.”
“In that case you have no idea of the ticking time bomb you are screwing around with.” Kim snaps back defiantly. “Emma wanted to mold me into one of her little puppets but all she managed to do was turn me into a monster. I have kept that monster bottled up for a very long time, Lucian, but if you keep pushing me…”
“If I keep pushing you, you will still do nothing.” He answers coldly yet confidently. “I have evidence against you, remember? Besides, my sister let greed and jealousy cloud her judgment. I will succeed where she failed and trust me, you will thank me for it when it is all over.”
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