BAD LIAR

GABRIELLA'S POV

The days after my confrontation with Nico were filled with rage. How could he choose Aris over me? I paced my apartment, seething. If Nico thought he could just dismiss me, he had another thing coming.

I needed a plan. A plan that would make Nico regret his decision. I picked up my phone and dialed David, Nico's personal assistant. He answered on the second ring.

"David, we need to talk," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "Meet me at the usual place."

We met at a small, quiet café we had used before. David looked uneasy as he sat down across from me.

"What's going on, Gabriella?" he asked, a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"Nico is still with Aris," I said bluntly. "He won't leave her, so we need to make sure he has no choice."

David frowned. "What do you mean?"