Episode 1
Elenia’s lavish bedroom. Morning sunlight seeps through the curtains. She's curled up under fluffy blankets, deep asleep.
Gianna Marino
Girl! Wake up, wake up—your video just hit 50k views!! (barging in, excited)
Eliana Carter
Can it hit a million without waking me?(groans)
Gianna Marino
Nope. Because your social media genius needs you to post a thank-you story. Chop-chop!(grinning)
Door opens again. Enter Dorian, cold expression, suited up and freshly groomed.
Dorian Carter
Why are you always here? Don’t you have a life?(to Gianna sharp tone)
Gianna Marino
Good morning to you too, sunshine.(smiling softly)
Dorian Carter
Your room is not a café. I don’t want strangers hovering around all the time.(to Eliana)
Gianna Marino
I’ve been here long enough to be considered furniture, no?(stiffens, hides it with a playful shrug)
Dorian Carter
Exactly. Useless but always in the way.(dryly)
A silence. Eliana sits up, finally wide awake. Eyes shift between the two. She sighs.
Eliana Carter
Brother, stop. She's not a stranger.
Dorian Carter
She’s not family either.(curt)
Dorian exits. Tension lingers. Gianna stares at the floor, smile fading just for a second—then bounces back.
Gianna Marino
Anyway—let’s post that story before you hit 100k, hmm?(pretending to be cheerful)
Later, Elenia walks out into the hallway where Dorian is.
Eliana Carter
You didn’t have to be that harsh. She’s been with us since we found her—soaked, bruised, and scared—outside that orphanage.
Dorian Carter
That was years ago, Elenia. I let her stay for you. But she’s not one of us.(sternly)
Eliana Carter
But she is mine.(firm)
Dorian walks away, jaw clenched. Elenia watches him go, heart heavy.
Back in the room, Gianna hums as she uploads the story
Gianna Marino
Keep smiling Gia ... Keep smiling (concentrated)
Underground training hall. Gianna, dressed in black activewear, spars barefoot with a male partner. Sweat clings to her skin, her ponytail flying as she moves.
Trainer
Focus, Gianna! Again!(barking)
Gianna swings—but her foot slips. She crashes to the mat, her cheek hitting hard.
Trainer
You want to become strong? Then stop falling like a scared little girl! Don’t forget your motive!(coldly)
Gianna lies there for a moment, eyes shut. Breathing hard. The pain throbs in her jaw…
Stormy night, broken screams echoing in a dim apartment. Rain taps on shattered windows.
Young Gianna Marino
Dad… please save Mamma… She’s dying… please!(crying)
Unknown
She should’ve died long ago!
I don’t want her…I don’t want you, you little bitch! Go rot with her!
Young Gianna Marino
No!! MUMMA!(screaming)
Thunder roars outside. Her mother’s voice came cracked
Clara Marino
Gia… my dear baby…
Young Gianna Marino
Mumma, please don’t leave me…(crying)
Clara Marino
Listen to me, baby… you have to be strong. Stronger than I ever was.
Young Gianna Marino
I can’t do this without you…
Clara Marino
Yes, you can. And you will. Don’t be like me, Gianna…
Young Gianna Marino
What do you mean?( still crying)
Clara Marino
Don’t fall for the wrong love. Don’t destroy someone else’s home, even by mistake. Promise me… never be a homewrecker.(tears in her eyes)
Young Gianna Marino
I promise, Mumma… I promise.
Clara Marino
That’s my girl…
And with that she closed her eyes permanently
Back to present. Gianna’s eyes snap open. She’s trembling, but it’s not fear. It’s fire. She breathes in hard… wipes blood off her chin…
Gianna Marino
I’ll never be weak again.( under her breath)
She slowly stands. Shoulders squared. Eyes sharp. The pain is nothing now.
Trainer
Good( watching her)
Gianna takes her stance. Fists up. And this time—
Her punch lands. Clean. Controlled. Ruthless.
Gianna wipes sweat from her face, bruised but steady. Her phone rings. She picks it up while walking toward the changing room.
Eliana Carter
Where are you, Gia? You’re late again for the shoot!
Gianna Marino
Was with Mum… she got ill.
Eliana Carter
Oh… alright. Just come soon, okay?( softening)
Gianna Marino
let's play double life game again Gia (misterious smile)
Gianna grabs her jacket, slips on her shoes, and leaves—heading straight for the Carter Mansion.
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