Aleysia listened closely as Bernard delivered the news: one by one, the people who had bullied her were now suffering the consequences of their actions. Their misdeeds, long hidden from the public view, were gradually revealed, depriving them of the power and influence they had wielded so easily.
It was a slow, laborious process, but Aleysia found grim joy in witnessing their demise. These were the same people who harassed her and made her life a living hell. They were being demolished from the inside out, forced to face the consequences of their actions.
The once-impenetrable families, known for their ability to keep one another's secrets, were suddenly turning against one another in a desperate battle for survival. In a twisting irony, they were disclosing more and more, hoping to pave the way to safety, even if it meant destroying their own flesh and blood.
"They show their true selves," Aleysia stated, her voice steady yet tinged with an undercurrent of emotion.
