With that, he stepped out, the door closing quietly behind him, leaving Regina broken and alone on the rooftop.
She took a deep breath, the emotional display gone, replaced by a cold composure.
From behind a pillar, David emerged, his phone in hand. He had been there the entire time, silently recording everything.
Regina looked at him, her eyes narrowed but calculating, no trace of vulnerability remaining.
"Did you get all that?" she asked, her voice smooth and controlled now.
David nodded, an unreadable expression on his face. "Yeah, I got everything."
Regina's lips curved into a thin, calculating smile.
"Good. Now let's see if we can turn this into something useful," she said, her tone suddenly icy, her eyes glinting with something darker.
" Edit that video for me. Cut out all the parts that make me look vulnerable or hurt."
David nodded, already pulling out his phone. "You want me to make it look like he's the villain?"
Regina's smirk widened, her voice dripping with satisfaction.
"Exactly. I want the world to see what a heartless bastard Canary really is. How he throws people away like they're nothing, especially the ones who've been there for him. I want them to see how much of a player he is."
" Make sure that video goes viral before the end of the day," Regina said, her tone brokering no argument. "The sooner the better. I want every social media platform buzzing with it Canary won't have a chance to escape from this."
David looked up, his brow furrowing slightly. "Viral in that short amount of time? You're sure?"
"Do it," Regina snapped. "The more people see it, the faster it spreads. He'll have no defense, no time to fix it. By tonight, everyone will know exactly who he is."
David nodded, his fingers moving quickly on his phone. "Got it. I'll make sure it's everywhere Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… everywhere."
Regina smirked, satisfied with his response. "Good. And make sure the caption is perfect. Something that paints him as the heartless player he really is. Something people can't ignore."
____
That evening, Canary sat in his office, replaying the revelation that Camilla was Regina's sister.
He couldn't understand how he hadn't realized it before, but quickly dismissed it. Doesn't matter anymore, he thought, pushing it aside.
Needing a distraction, he called Lisa. "Meet me at the parking garage,"
Lisa agreed, and as Canary hung up, he focused on the present.
Regina's games wouldn't control him.
—-
That evening, Regina walked into Joel's office, her expression calculating as always.
Joel looked up from his desk, a little surprised by her sudden appearance.
"Regina, what's going on?" he asked, his voice low and cautious.
Without preamble, Regina leaned against the doorframe, her arms crossed.
"I need your help," she said coolly. "I need you to hire a few men and women people who can start a strike at Andersons Group. Disrupt things, cause some chaos."
Joel raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. "A strike? You're planning something big, aren't you?"
Regina's eyes gleamed with intent. "This is just the beginning, Joel. Canary thinks he can get away with everything, but he's about to learn that I'm not someone to cross. A little disruption will make sure his empire starts to crumble."
Joel leaned back in his chair, considering her words. "I've got people in mind. I can make it happen."
"Good," Regina replied, a smile playing at the corner of her lips. "Make it happen quickly. The sooner it starts, the sooner we can watch Canary fall."
Joel gave a nod with a pleasant smile.
—-
Lisa arrived at the parking garage and found Canary waiting by his car.
As soon as she approached, he pulled her into a warm embrace and kissed her lips deeply. "I missed you," he murmured against her lips, his voice sincere.
" You stole that kiss.." She muttered and smiled, her heart racing as she pulled away. "I missed you too."
Canary opened the car door for her, and they drove off, heading to a nearby ice cream parlor.
The night air was crisp, and the lights of the city flickered in the distance.
They laughed as they picked out their favorite flavors, sharing bites and teasing each other over the choice of toppings.
Afterward, they strolled down the street hand in hand, enjoying the simplicity of the moment.
Canary's arm around her waist, Lisa's laughter echoing through the evening air, they felt completely at ease, letting go of the worries that had clouded their days.
When they reached her house later, Canary stopped the car, reaching into the glove compartment.
He handed her a small box with a soft smile. "For you," he said.
Lisa opened the box and gasped softly. Inside was a beautiful, expensive bracelet. "Canary… this is too much."
He shrugged, his eyes full of affection. " This the least I can give to show how much I love you. You deserve it, Lisa."
She smiled, touched by the gesture. "Thank you," she said softly, taking the bracelet and slipping it onto her wrist. "I love it."
" Let me help you.." He said and put it on her wrist himself.
She grinned tears almost escaping from her eyes.
He looked at her again and said.
" I love you Lisa.."
" I love you too.." her voice was soft.
Canary leaned in his eyes never leaving hers and kissed her lips.
Lisa kissed him back slowly but as he pushed his tongue inside her mouth and kiss deepened making both of them lose control.
Canary nibbled on her lips as her hands moved to wrap his neck.
He moved his hands to her waist and then down to her buttocks pulling her hip towards him and then moved downwards to her thigh.
Lisa moaned beneath his lips and he smiled gripping her thing and carrying her from the passangers's seat making her sit on his lap:
As she straddeled him he broke the kiss and looked deep into her eyes:
" Your sweeter each day, Do you know that ?" He asked.
Lisa smiled and bit her lower lip;
" I don't know.."
She said.
He now grabbed her buttocks and pulled her closer leaving no space between them.
Lisa smiled as he pulled away the strands of her hair and kissed her again.
As they enjoyed the moment, a flash of light suddenly
broke through the dark.
Both of them pulled back, eyes wide in surprise. Lisa quickly got off his lap and sat back in the passengers seat her mouth wide in shock anf total embarrassment:
Canary turned to see the source through the window, a light was shining from the window of Lisa's neighbor's house.