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Scene 1: Pete Finds Out the Truth (1)
Pete stood in his father's office, breathing hard, fists clenched, after reading the confidential file Rose had leaked online. Every detail, every signature, every lie Rin had crafted.
> "This can't be true…" Pete whispered.
He marched into Rin's place like a storm and threw the file onto his cousin's desk.
> "You ruined her family. Lied to me. Lied to Rose. Sold your soul for power!"
Rin looked up, defeated, bags under his eyes, voice hoarse.
> "I had no choice—"
> "NO CHOICE?!" Pete roared. "You let Dad take the fall for your mess, and you watched Rose burn while you smiled at every award you stole."
Rin didn't answer.
> "Do you even know what that girl went through? She loved you. She begged you. And you CHOSE Nari."
Silence. Guilt filled the room.
> "You don't deserve forgiveness," Pete spat. "And if I ever see you near Rose again… I swear, Rin. I'll become the nightmare you deserve."
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Scene 2: Mek Is Watching… Quietly (3)
Mek leaned against the doorframe outside, having heard it all. His face unreadable.
Later that night, Pete found him sitting under the stars in the garden.
> "You knew about Roshan being her brother?" Pete asked.
Mek nodded.
> "She doesn't want pity, Pete. She became a villain because this world gave her no space to be the hero."
Pete sighed, dropping beside him.
> "And you? Do you still think I'm like my dad?"
Mek looked at him. Deeply.
> "No. But I'm watching who you choose to become next."
Pete touched his hand gently, eyes trembling.
> "Then stay. Watch me become someone worth your love."
Mek didn't answer with words.
But his fingers didn't pull away.