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Scene: A Rooftop Bar Overlooking Bangkok – Midnight
Rose stood against the edge of the rooftop, the city lights flickering beneath her like dying stars. Her lips curved into a cold smile as she took a slow sip of red wine.
Behind her, a man stepped out of the shadows.
Pete's cousin—Rin.
The one she once loved.
The one who shattered her.
> "I got your message," he said, avoiding eye contact.
> "Did you now?" Rose turned, eyes sharp as blades. "You ignored all the others. But I knew you'd come when I mentioned Pete's name."
He flinched. Just as she wanted.
> "I didn't have a choice back then, Rose," Rin said quietly.
> "You always had a choice, Rin. You just chose his money over my love." Her voice cracked—but only slightly.
She tossed a photograph at his feet. It was the last picture of them together—before everything burned.
> "Your uncle ruined my family. Took our company. Dragged my father through court. Drove my mother into exile. And you... you let him."
He looked broken, but Rose wasn't finished.
> "Now, I'll make his son suffer."
"And I'll watch you suffer too."
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Scene Shift: Pete's Penthouse – Early Morning
Pete was on edge. Mek was still distant. His father was being cryptic. The city felt like it was holding its breath.
And now Rose was everywhere.
Magazine covers. Parties. Business deals.
> "She's not just here to catch up," Pete muttered. "She's here for war."
He pulled out an old photo of him, Rose, and Rin as kids. He stared at it, his hand tightening.
Why did it feel like the past was dragging them all down?
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Scene: Mek's University – Garden Courtyard
Mek found a red rose in his locker. Again. No name. No message. Just a petal-stained envelope.
Inside: a photo of Pete's father... shaking hands with government officials.
And next to him?
Rose's father.
> "What the hell is this…?" Mek whispered.
Behind him, Rose appeared, dressed in all black like a mourning widow.
> "You should know, Mek. Your boyfriend's father doesn't just destroy love—he hunts it down and buries it alive."
Mek glared at her. "I don't care who his father is. Pete is not his father."
> "But he carries his blood. His name. His legacy," she said coolly. "Tell me, Mek. When his father tried to erase my family, where was your Pete?"
That hit too deep.
Mek looked away.
His heart wavered.
> "I'm not here to fight you," Rose said. "I'm here to finish something that should've ended years ago."
> "And if Pete stands in my way…" She leaned in. "I'll destroy him."
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Scene Shift: Flashback – 6 Years Ago – Pete's Family Estate
Rose was in tears. Rin stood before her, holding a letter. His hands were trembling.
> "I'm sorry, Rose. Your father... he crossed too many lines. Pete's dad offered to protect me. If I testified—he'd make sure I got a future."
> "And what about our future?" Rose screamed.
> "There was no future if I stayed with you."
That night, Rose watched her world crumble. Her name, her family, her love—gone.
And now?
She's back to tear it all down.
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Final Scene: Pete's Office
Pete barged into his father's office, eyes blazing.
> "Why is Rose back? What the hell did you do to her family?"
Pete's father looked up slowly.
> "Stay away from that girl, Pete."
> "No. You don't get to control me like you control everything else. What aren't you telling me?"
A beat.
> "I made a deal once. To protect our name. She was collateral damage."
Pete stepped back like he'd been slapped.
> "You destroyed her life…"
> "I saved yours."