Rise of The Fallen Betrayal

[Setting: A dimly lit rooftop where Leone confronts Veronica about their relationship. The night is cold with the distant hum of city lights beneath them.]

Leone stands at the edge of the rooftop. His hands are buried in his coat pockets, his heart pounding. Veronica joins him. Her expression is impatient as if she would rather be somewhere else. Leone studies her hoping for a spark of the woman he once knew but something in her gaze feels different--distant and cold.

~ Leone ~

(softly) Veronica... We need to talk.

Veronica sighs crossing her arms. She knows what's coming but has no intention of sugar-coating it.

~ Veronica ~

(flatly) So, talk.🤨

Leone's jaw tightens, his heart breaking piece by piece. He searches for the right words to stop what he knows is coming but the silence between them feels heavier than anything he's ever faced.

~ Leone ~

(pleading) I know something's changed. Just tell me what's wrong, we'll fix it. We've been through so much—four years, Veronica. You said you wanted to build a future with me.🥺

Veronica looks away avoiding his gaze. Her lips curling into a slight almost mocking smile.

~ Veronica ~

(bitterly) That was before I realized what I really want.🤨

~ Leone ~

(confused) What do you mean? 😟

Veronica turns to him. Her eyes are sharp now, the pretense of love is finally gone. There is no apology in her tone—only cold truth.

~ Veronica ~

(shrugging) Let's be honest Leone. You thought love was enough but it isn't. Enzo can offer me everything. Money, connections and power. You? You're just... beautiful. But beauty isn't enough. Not for me

Leone feels the ground shift beneath him, her words cutting deeper than any knife. He takes a step forward, disbelief painted across his face.

~ Leone ~

(whispers) So... You only stayed with me because of how I look? 🥺

Veronica smirks not even trying to deny it.

~ Veronica ~

What can I say? You were fun while it lasted. 😏

Leone clinches his fists at his sides trying desperately to keep control of his emotions but the betrayal burns like fire in his chest.

~ Leone ~

(voice trembling) I thought we were building a life together Veronica. I gave you everything. Doesn't that mean anything to you?

Veronica rolls her eyes irritated by his emotions.

~ Veronica ~

(coldly) Don't make this harder than it is. I'm moving on Leone. You should too.

Leone stares at her, every memory of their relationship in his mind—every kiss, every promise, every dream shattered in a single moment.

~ Leone ~

(desperately) Please... Don't do this. We can still make this work. I love you Veronica. Isn't that enough? 🥺

Veronica's face twists with annoyance as if his love is a Burden she no longer wants to carry.

~ Veronica ~

Love? Love doesn't get me anywhere. I've made my choice. And so has Enzo.

The mention of Enzo's name sends a jolt of anger through Leone but he swallows it down clinging to hope.

~ Leone ~

(voice breaking) Just... Don't leave me like this. 🥺🥺

Veronica scoffs as if his pleading is pathetic in her eyes.

~ Veronica ~

(smiling cruelly) Oh, Leone. I've already left.

As she turns to leave, Leone reaches out to grab her arm—but before he can, a shadow steps into the rooftop's light. It's Enzo Mancini, grinning smugly as if he's already won.

~ Enzo ~

(mocking) Is this the part where I tell you to move on, pretty boy? Or do you need a little more convincing?

Leone glares at Enzo as anger bubbling beneath his calm exterior.

~ Leone ~

(low, dangerous) Stay out of this, Enzo. This is between me and Veronica.

Enzo chuckles darkly stepping until he's towering over Leone. Veronica slips behind Enzo, her arms draped around him like a trophy sending a final blow to Leone's heart.

~ Veronica ~

(playfully) Don't waste your breath Enzo. He's already done here.

Leone's fists tighten, his knuckles white from the pressure but before he can act, Enzo delivers the final insult.

~ Enzo ~

(smirking) Don't take it personally. She just upgraded.

Leone takes a step back feeling like the wind has been knocked out of him. He watches as Veronica and Enzo walk away together arm in arm, laughing as if Leone was nothing more than a passing fling.

The pain is unbearable but it quickly transforms into something colder—something ruthless. Leone stands alone on the rooftop, his heart shuttered but with a new determination burning in his chest.

Leone's voice: "Love is a lie. I gave her everything and she threw it away for someone else. Love is weakness. And I will never be weak again."

Leone stares out over the city, his jaw set, his eyes cold and unyielding.

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