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*CHAPTER 6 – Jealous Moves & Midnight Confessions*
It was nearing midnight.
The city hummed, but *Luxia's* mind was far from rest. He stood by his window, eyes locked on a glowing image on his phone — a photo from social media: *Lixxie and Alexa*, side by side at the merger signing, looking every bit like the golden couple.
His grip tightened.
"Two can play this game," he muttered.
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*Next Morning – Press Conference Hall*
Alexa didn't expect to see *Luxia* there — front row, surrounded by press. He was meant to be overseas. Yet here he was, looking sharp and smug.
He stood just as she stepped onto the stage and offered a slow clap.
"Well done, Vice President," he said aloud, drawing murmurs from the crowd.
Lixxie's jaw ticked nearby.
"Should we announce the *real* power couple next?" Luxia added, voice cool.
Alexa's heart skipped — from nerves or thrill, she couldn't tell.
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*Later – Private Lounge*
"What was that stunt?" she asked Luxia, cornering him alone.
"You didn't like the spotlight?" he smirked.
"You're making things worse."
He stepped closer. "I'm trying to remind you I still exist in your world."
Alexa's breath caught.
"You never left," she whispered before catching herself.
He froze.
That was the first crack in her wall.
And he heard it.
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*Nightfall – Lucia & Nyxie's Apartment*
*Hollie* was over, pretending not to flirt with *Nyxie*, who saw right through it.
Meanwhile, Lucia scrolled through a leaked report — Lixxie's company had hidden debts. Serious ones.
She texted Alexa immediately.
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*Midnight – Alexa's Bedroom*
Her phone buzzed. The message hit like a punch:
*"Lixxie's hiding financial skeletons. Be careful. – Lucia"*
Alexa stared at the screen. Her heart twisted.
Was this a warning... or confirmation?
And if Lixxie was hiding this,
*what else was he lying about?*
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