Chapter 9
Ava's dorm. She sits at her desk, flipping through a book on behavioral psychology. Her roommate, Mia, watches her carefully.
Mia (Ava's Roommate)
*hesitant* Ava.... Are you okay?
Ava Sinclair
*Smiling* Of course, why wouldn't I be?
Mia (Ava's Roommate)
*lowering her voice* It's just... Daniel and Emily... And now the police questioning you... Doesn't it scare you?
Ava Sinclair
*softly* Fear is only for those who don't understand control.
Mia Shivers. There's something unsettling about Ava's calmness.
Leo in his office. His partner, Officer Carter, walk in.
Officer Carter
*handing a file* we got the final report. The poison wasn't just rare-it was meticulously measured. Whoever did this knew the exact dosage to prolong suffering before death ☠️.
Detective Leo
*gritting his teeth* this wasn't just murder. This was calculated. A revenge
He stares at Ava's student profile on his laptop, her calm, collected photo staring back at him.
Detective Leo
💭 And I have a feeling she's enjoying every second of it.
Ava's dorm room. It's past midnight. Mia quietly open Ava's desk drawer, her heart pounding. She hesitates before pulling out a small leather-bound diary.
Mia (Ava's Roommate)
💭 If Ava's innocent, why does it feel like she's hiding something?
She flips through the pages- doodles of chess pieces, notes on human psychology, and then a chilling entry catches her eyes.
"Betrayal has a prince. And I always make sure it's paid in full."
Mia slams the diary shut, her breathing shaky. She turns-only to see Ava standing by the door, watching her
Ava Sinclair
*softly* couldn't sleep? 😴
Mia (Ava's Roommate)
*nervous laugh* Y-Yeah... Just, um, looking for my charger.
Ava steps closer, tilting her head slightly.
Ava Sinclair
*smiling* you know, Mia... Curiosity can be dangerous.
😇 Innocent Author 🥰
See you soon 💕
😇 Innocent Author 🥰
Bye 🫰🏻
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