Fated Foe
One and Only
Jackson Smith
HOW DARE YOU CHEAT ON ME, BITCH?!
Jackson Smith
AFTER ALL I'VE DONE FOR YOU!
I watched him firmly as he punched the wall and then shattered the table in front of me.
Victoria Thorne
This man child is getting into my nerves.
I whispered, rubbing my temples as I took a sigh.
Jackson Smith
I loved you but you made a fool out of me!
Jackson Smith
I gave you my all, I gave you money and everything you need!
Taking a sip of wine from my glass, I then fixed my gaze on him.
Victoria Thorne
I know exactly what kind of man you are.
Victoria Thorne
Did you really think I won't know?
I chuckled, watching him look at me in dazed.
Jackson Smith
W-What do you mean, baby?
Jackson Smith
I-I would never do something b-bad behind your back b-baby, I swear!
He crawled up onto my legs and looked up at me with his pathetic face.
If it weren't for his handsome face, I wouldn't even waste my precious time on him.
Victoria Thorne
What? I didn't say anything yet
Victoria Thorne
Why do you look so afraid, darling?
Jackson Smith
I am not baby, i'm just making sure
Jackson Smith
Be with me again, i'll make you happy
Victoria Thorne
Did you know that the Thorne family is said to have a strict rule.
I settled back into my chair, my legs crossing with a soft swish of fabric.
My gaze dropped, locking onto him, his jaw shivering in fear.
Jackson Smith
W-What rule?
Victoria Thorne
It says that if you make a promise, you must keep it, or else your tongue will be cut off as punishment for breaking it.
I noticed his eyes darted around nervously, avoiding mine.
Victoria Thorne
And you promise your loyalty to me, Jackson.
Jackson Smith
I-I kept my p-promise, Victoria..
Victoria Thorne
You really wanted me to cut off your tongue so bad, huh?
Victoria Thorne
even now you're still lying
Jackson Smith
P-PLEASE B-BABY, VICTORIA—
Victoria Thorne
Let her in.
With a cold tone, I gave a cold order to my bodyguard who had been standing by my side all this time.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Got it, Ms. Thorne.
???
Please spare us, Ms. Thorne!
A girl was forcefully brought to her knees by my bodyguard right down at my feet.
She then broke down crying and clung to my legs, pleading.
???
Ms. Thorne, I am so so sorry!
???
We made a huge mistake but please don't kill us! Please spare us, have mercy on us!
Jackson Smith
What the fuck are you saying us?
Jackson Smith
I don't even know you, bitch!
His gaze, usually so steady, now flickered nervously, giving away the turmoil brewing beneath his calm facade.
Victoria Thorne
It's crystal clear that you two know each other.
Jackson Smith
N-No, that's not t-true baby!
Jackson Smith
I don't know her, I never met her!
Jackson Smith
Please listen to me, baby, Victoria!
I began counting on my fingers, trying to tune out his pleas.
Victoria Thorne
One, two, three...
Victoria Thorne
Four, five, six...
Victoria Thorne
Seven, eight, nine and te—...
Victoria Thorne
I couldn't even count on my fingers how many times you've lied to me, Jackson.
I wrinkled my nose when I heard him calling me that.
Victoria Thorne
At least she was honest with me
I looked at the woman now kneeling at my feet.
Victoria Thorne
So i'll spare her tongue
My head shaking, I then looked at him, a faint smile on my face.
Jackson Smith
V-VICTORIA?!
Jackson Smith
You can't do this to me, you love me right?!
I rolled my eyes as I took a sip of the wine on my glass.
Victoria Thorne
Oops, you got played!
A smirk played on my lips, gaze sweeping over his pathetic face. He visibly winced.
Victoria Thorne
Too bad Jackson, your face was very useful to me.
With a surge of defiance, I seized his jaw, tilting his head to meet my gaze.
Victoria Thorne
All the money you spent on me wasn't even enough to save yourself from this humiliation.
Victoria Thorne
Now you're just a worthless man.
???
Don't do this Ms. Thorne, I'm begging you!
???
Y-You can't hurt the father of my child!
A silent 'oh' escaped me, my mouth falling open in a way that felt utterly ridiculous, as her hand protectively settled on the bump beneath her clothes.
I thought it was just because she was fat, turns out she was actually pregnant with this bastard.
Victoria Thorne
Oh you wanted your tongue to get cut off too?
Victoria Thorne
Nice, then we're settled!
???
I-I told you the t-truth, Ms. Thorne!
Victoria Thorne
But you're getting into my nerves, you are no exception now.
Jackson Smith
VICTORIA, DON'T YOU DARE HURT HER!
Jackson Smith
YOU'RE SO CRUEL, CAN'T YOU SEE SHE'S PREGNANT?!
Jackson Smith
YES THAT'S TRUE, SHE'S CARRYING MY CHILD!
Victoria Thorne
Might as well cut out her baby's tongue.
Victoria Thorne
After all, the child was nothing but the bitter consequence of your lies.
I then look at my bodyguard.
Victoria Thorne
Clint, you know what to do with them.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Yes, ma'am.
Jackson Smith
DON'T TOUCH HER!
Jackson Smith
YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME—!
My bodyguard hauled them out of my yard, not even a flicker of regret triggered my eyes.
Then uncaringly, I poured the remaining wine from the bottle into my glass.
Just then, I heard his familiar annoying voice-
Followed by the sound of applause. I knew instantly who it was.
???
I almost cried at the last scene where Clint is dragging them on the floor.
Victoria Thorne
What are you doing here?!
???
Sigh, that's why you don't have any friends
???
And no guy wants to take you seriously
Victoria Thorne
Did I ask for your opinion?
???
It's because you always cut their tongue off
???
Don't tell me that's your kink?
???
You're pretty wild, Victoria HAHA
Victoria Thorne
Get out of my yard!
Of course It had to be him—
My one and only mortal enemy.
INTRODUCTION
She is the only daughter of The Thorne Family.
Victoria's mother died while giving birth to her. So, despite being the only daughter, she never felt loved by her own father—
A situation that worsened after her father remarried Agnes Rivington with two daughters, Marga Rivington and Corrine Rivington.
Her father marrying Agnes felt like the ultimate betrayal, especially when she was still mourning from her mother's death. She couldn't deal, so she rebelled, acting out every chance she got.
Her dad, deep down, blamed her for his wife's passing, but even with Agnes and her kids whispering in his ear, he couldn't just kick his own daughter to the curb.
Besides, his daughter almost looks like her wife. He couldn't bear to just kick her out with that look on her face.
Victoria Thorne
Clint, how did he get in my yard?
Clint/ BodyGuard
I don't think it was by forced, she entered your house freely, ma'am.
Clint/ BodyGuard
I suspected it was because of Mr. Thorne, I saw the two of them talking outside the mansion awhile ago.
Victoria Thorne
My father?!
Clint/ BodyGuard
Yes, ma'am.
Victoria Thorne
Why are those two together?
Victoria Thorne
Doesn't Dad have issues with his family?
Clint/ BodyGuard
That's what I think too, Ms. Thorne.
Victoria Thorne
Did you pick up anything they were saying?
Clint/ BodyGuard
No ma'am, he's heavily guarded, so I couldn't get close enough to them.
Clint/ BodyGuard
But it seems like it's something serious, maybe they're planning to form an alliance between the families.
Victoria Thorne
It could be, besides, The Vaughn and Thorne families are also the only two clans with the potential to move up in rankings.
Victoria Thorne
If they were to combine, they would become even stronger, overshadowing other organizations.
Clint/ BodyGuard
That's true ma'am but they might end up betraying each other in the end.
Victoria Thorne
Why do you think so?
Clint/ BodyGuard
Ever since they were formed, they've been competing to reach the top, which made them enemies.
Victoria Thorne
Yeah, that's true..
Victoria Thorne
I don't know what they're planning but we better be careful from now on.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Yes ma'am.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Should I pick up the car?
Victoria Thorne
Yes please!
Victoria Thorne
I've been dying to drink red wine sigh..
Clint/ BodyGuard
Okay Ms. Thorne, I'll see you outside in a minute.
As I took a sip of my afternoon tea near the window, I heard a shout from a familiar voice.
A big mansion stands across from my house, visible from my window, where my father, Agnes, and her two bratty daughters are staying.
Victoria Thorne
Ugh it's her again, My step-sister.
Marga Thorne
I'm having a birthday party at 7, don't forget to come!
Victoria Thorne
As if I would come.
I live separately from them because my father couldn't stand me anymore.
So instead of feeling bad for kicking me out, he had a separate house built for me across from theirs.
Although the house was small, it was still pretty nice. I didn't want to share my things with those greedy brats anyway.
Marga Thorne
Come on sis, it's my birthday!
Marga Thorne
You should come!
Don't get swayed, she's just pretending to be nice, even her smile is fake.
The only reason she wants me to come is to embarrass me in front of her friends.
Well, why don't we make her fall into her own trap?
Marga Thorne
I swear I won't make fun of you in front of everyone again!
Victoria Thorne
Okay, fine.
Turning to her, I offered a smile that was no more real than the one she was giving me.
Marga Thorne
See you later, Sister!
Marga Thorne
(I can't wait to humiliate you infront of everyone hihi)
Victoria Thorne
Clint, contact my designer and tell her to make me a new pretty red dress.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Yes, ma'am.
Victoria Thorne
Tell her to make sure this dress really stands out from everyone.
Marga Thorne
Thank you all for being here to celebrate my birthday with me!
Marga Thorne
It means a lot that you're all here for my birthday party!
Marga Thorne
Now that I'm 20, it means I'll have greater privilege to do adult things!
Marga Thorne
Except for getting pregnant... *sarcastic whisper*
*Everyone started laughing*
Guest
She's really funny HAHA
I rolled my eyes as I listened to her speech. They actually think she's funny? Their sense of humor is terrible!
Guest
Unlike Mr. Thorne's other child, that girl is ill-tempered and always has a frown on her face!
Guest
That's true, she didn't even smile at me when I passed by her!
Guest
That's really rude and disrespectful considering she's the legitimate daughter of Mr. Thorne!
Victoria Thorne
Are they talking about me? *whisper*
Clint/ BodyGuard
I think so, Ms. Thorne.
He also whispered, not realizing he's behind guarding me the whole time.
Victoria Thorne
Sometimes I forget I have a bodyguard.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Should I knock them down, ma'am?
Victoria Thorne
You don't need to do that anymore, just let them be.
Clint/ BodyGuard
Alright, ma'am. *Nod*
Marga Thorne
What i'm most thankful about is being the second daughter of The Thorne Family..
Marga Thorne
It's such an honor to be part of the Thorne family, as my father accepted us into his life!
Agnes Thorne
Aww my sweet beautiful daughter..
George Thorne
I'm the one who's honored haha
It disgust me to see his reaction knowing that he love how much they boosted his ego and pride.
Marga Thorne
My mother, who's always there for me through ups and downs, and my sister Corrine, with whom I share everything I have, I love you both very much!
Corrine Thorne
Aww love you too, sister!
Victoria Thorne
Ugh she's so dramatic
Victoria Thorne
She should be grateful of me too for having the most beautiful step-sister
Marga Thorne
And my sister, ehem—
Everyone's gaze fell on me. I raised my one eyebrow and frowned as I looked back at them.
Marga Thorne
The eldest daughter of Thorne Family, Sister Victoria
Marga Thorne
I would like to thank you for accepting us into your life *fake smile*
I didn't accept you, you guys just forced yourselves into mine and Dad's lives.
Victoria Thorne
Yeah me too haha! *laugh sarcastically*
She approached and pulled me into a suffocating hug. Good thing I didn't laugh, because she smell like dirty socks.
I knew it's for the show to maintain her innocent angelic image, she should thank me for playing along with her.
Marga Thorne
How dare you dress prettier than me?
Marga Thorne
Are you trying to steal my spotlight?
She whispered in my ear. I smile.
This is her true nature. She is actually the opposite of her innocent, angelic image.
Victoria Thorne
What Can I do? It's in my blood *chuckles*
Marga Thorne
*Gritted her teeth*
Victoria Thorne
The blood of the real Thorne is flowing through my veins
Victoria Thorne
Every single tiny drops, and you don't have it on you, Marga.
Victoria Thorne
What? Are you going to crash out here?
Victoria Thorne
It's your birthday dear, you don't want others to know what kind of person you really are behind that mask, right?
Marga Thorne
Ugh you bitch *whisper*
Marga Thorne
I'm gonna tell Dad later, you just wait *grit*
Victoria Thorne
Go ahead Marga, i'm not afraid of him anyways
She broke free from my hug and gave me a fake smile before rolling her eyes when she turned away.
Type of Guy
Guest
God, Ms. Thorne is really beautiful..
Guest
Her skin is so fair and her dress really suits her.
Guest
But who are you referring to among the three?
I noticed Marga stopped when she heard the two men talking behind me.
Guest
The one who's wearing a red dress.
Guest
Who? Ms. Victoria or Ms. Agnes? *laugh*
Guest
Hey i'm not into old woman!
Guest
Hey keep it down, what if they hear you *laugh*
Guest
So Ms. Victoria? Yeah she's really beautiful and hot
Guest
Yeah man, she's definitely my type.
I looked up to Marga and smirk who's now glaring at me like a lioness.
Guest
I heard she's ill-tempered and a man hater
Guest
I honestly don't care, every woman is like that
Guest
What makes it different is because she is Victoria Thorne
Guest
Well what about Marga and Corrine?
Guest
They're my type, they're like sweet and spicy HAHA
Guest
Uh i'm not interested about them besides they're just her step-sister, they're not the real Thorne.
Marga Thorne
Get out of my party!
Guest
Uh I think they overhear us talking..
I couldn't help but laugh, especially when I saw Marga storm out after kicking those two who's talking behind me.
Victoria Thorne
Excuse me!
Guest
Your crush is here *whisper*
Victoria Thorne
I'm sorry for how my sister treated you two, she's a bit spoiled but she's really kind
Guest
I-It's okay, Ms. Thorne!
Guest
We deserve to be kick out hehe
Guest
We clearly don't sigh..
Victoria Thorne
Sadly I can't do anything to get you two back inside
Victoria Thorne
but I don't want you two to go home feeling bad
Guest
Don't worry about us Ms. Thorne, besides my grandma was the only one who's invited in Ms. Marga's birthday party
Guest
She just brought us two along with her
Victoria Thorne
Here, take this
Victoria Thorne
I don't want to feel bad because I can't do anything
Guest
THIS IS THE THORNE'S CAFE VIP PASS!
Guest
DOES THIS MEAN WE'LL GET UNLIMITED TIME PLAYING VIDEO GAMES WITH FREE FOODS AND DRINKS?!
Guest
A-Are you really giving this to us, Ms. Thorne?!
Victoria Thorne
Yes, why? You don't want it?
Victoria Thorne
D-Don't worry, I have so many of that
Guest
S-So many?— *shocked*
Victoria Thorne
Hahaha you guys are so cute!
Guest
S-She called us cute, bro *blush*
Guest
Stop it bro, you're too obvious *shy*
Guest
I can't help it, man...sigh
Guest
Really thanks for this, Ms. Thorne
Guest
It's hard to get inside The Thorne's Cafe but with this VIP Pass—
Guest
We could easily get inside from now on!
These two boys are really innocent and cute.
Victoria Thorne
You're welcome boys *smile*
Victoria Thorne
I have to go inside, they're probably looking for me
I started waving them goodbye.
Guest
Thanks again Ms. Thorne!
Guest
Thank you, Ms. Beautiful!
???
You really know to take these people on your side huh
Victoria Thorne
Why are you even here, Axel?
Victoria Thorne
Are you following me?
???
Sorry to dissapoint you but I was personally invited on her birthday party
Victoria Thorne
I'm not going to waste my precious time on you. Bye.
???
Your precious time is to seduce every man you see?
Victoria Thorne
Why? Are you jealous about it? *smirk*
He raised one of his eyebrows.
???
You're far from my type.
He was the second son of the Vaughn Family.
The man who got everything—power, family, wealth, and a perfectly sculpted face that made every woman drool over him.
He's very far from his older brother, Matthew Vaughn, who is currently working in Sydney for his father's company business. He's almost Matthew's complete opposite, even though they look almost exactly alike.
Axel Vaughn has the reputation of a playboy and is frequently spotted on his black big bike.
He's the type of guy you don't want to mess with, just don't fall for his old trick of flirting. You're not the only one; there are other women lined up behind him.
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