The Extra Who Ruined the Ending
Episode 5
Priest
Let us pray for Mr. and Mrs. Vendez—
The service begins. Then, her hand brushes something in her pocket—the small chest.
Lucien Vendez
*smile* Don’t open it until tomorrow.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
(But… there’s no tomorrow, Dad.)
Marclain Industries
You’re that Elise, right?
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
And you are...?
Marclain Industries
Someone interested in acquiring your company. I suggest you sell it while you still can.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
Thank you for the offer. I’ll remember to send you a coffin when your time comes.
A few rows behind her, a tall man in a tailored black suit watches.
Mardel Vace
That girl... isn’t ordinary.
Leonheart Arklen (20 years old)
...I can tell. *expression unreadable*
Mardel Vace
Should I look into her?
Leonheart Arklen (20 years old)
No need.
LATER. BACK AT THE MANSION.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
You missed them too, huh?
As she hugs him, something cold touches her cheek.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
...
She looks down. It's the small key hanging from Kira’s neck.
She runs to her room, grabs the locked chest.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
Please work...
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
*gasp* It opened...
Inside is a silver pendant with her family’s crest.
And with a note that says
Happy 14th birthday our princess. Always keep this pendant with you and don't lose it. We love you.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Tears slip silently down her cheeks.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
This… this was what they left for me?
She clutches the pendant to her chest.
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
You said you'd be there... Why...?
Elise Vendez (14 years old)
I swear… I’ll find out who did this. And I’ll make them pay.
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