Beautiful
[EVELYN – VALE INDUSTRIES – 1:14 AM]
Her eyes are bloodshot, but her posture is perfect. Another failed trace of “Killian Hart” blinks on her screen.
Elise(Assistant)
“Ma’am, we’ve scanned all vendor databases. He doesn’t show up in military, corporate, or black-market registries.” (on call)
Evelyn Vale / FL
“Then we dig lower.”
Elise(Assistant)
“Lower means illegal.”
Evelyn Vale / FL
"Everyone leaves a footprint.
Even ghosts. Especially ghosts."
[KILLIAN – Unknown Facility – Same Time]
Blue light reflects off his lenses. Ten monitors. One woman on every screen.
Killian Hart / ML
You have more firewalls than the Pentagon.
But you left a crack — just one. (to himself)
He replays the moment her team tried to breach him. Instead of fighting, he redirected. Let her think she failed.
Killian Hart / ML
“Clever. But not clever enough.”
[EVELYN – Office Elevator – 4:00 AM]
Silence. She watches her reflection in the stainless steel walls.
Evelyn Vale / FL
You baited me.
You wanted me to look. (thinking)
Evelyn Vale / FL
“Fine. You have my attention.”
[KILLIAN – Surveillance Vault – Later That Morning]
A locked drawer opens. Inside, old files. Not digital — analog. Paper. Photos. Letters. Most destroyed. Except one:
A blurry, years-old image of Evelyn at a tech summit. Young. Untouchable.
Killian Hart / ML
“I’ve watched you since before you had power.”
He tucks it into his coat. Just for a moment.
[Rooftop of an Empty Building – Noon]
The city sprawls beneath him. He watches her building through binoculars, but never points anything digital. Old school. Safer.
Killian Hart / ML
I want to know what your voice sounds like when no one's listening. (thinking)
> Her team’s trying to breach you again.
>Let her think she’s getting closer.
[EVELYN – Walking Through Her Father’s Old Office – Afternoon]
It still smells like him. Leather. Power. Legacy. And something rotten underneath.
Elise(Assistant)
“There’s one unconfirmed whisper on Hart.” (via earpiece)
Elise(Assistant)
“Russia. Two years ago. Someone saw a man matching a loose sketch in a black-market AI auction.”
Evelyn Vale / FL
“Send it.”
Her hands tighten around the edge of the desk.
Evelyn Vale / FL
I don’t care how deep you hide.
I will drag you into the light. (thinking)
[KILLIAN – Watching on Satellite Lag Feed – Dusk]
He sees her sitting alone in her father’s chair. Not speaking. Just… existing.
Killian Hart / ML
You command like a queen. But you look lonely when no one’s watching.
Killian Hart / ML
I want to know what broke you.
Killian Hart / ML
Then I want to be the thing that breaks you again.
Saying that he took out his phone and typed something on it.
[EVELYN – At Her Balcony – Night]
City wind. A fresh glass of scotch. Her phone buzzes. Unknown number.
>Unknown: Still trying to find me?
She reads it twice. No trace. No source.
Evelyn Vale / FL
“Coward.” said in a cold voice.
[KILLIAN – Across the City – Watching Through Analog Lens]
He sees her read the message. No flinch. No emotion.
Killian Hart / ML
"God, you’re beautiful when you’re furious." said softly.
Killian Hart / ML
"Well why don't I give you a surprise tomorrow." Smirking.
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Lan Yumi
You're killing me with the suspense, Author, update please.
2025-06-20
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