Lives Swapped, Sis, Who in Trap Now Novel

Chapter 12 Star of Science " So that's how you climbed so fast - got some bigwig backing you , huh ? Still playing the virtuous virgin ? Look at you now ... right under me " William sneered , his breath hot against my neck . I gently pushed him back . " Wait . Let me grab a condom from my bag . " He leaned against the footboard , smug , already gloating . " Smooth move , you little slut - clearly not your first rodeo ... " Before he could finish , I swung the stun gun straight into his temple . I'd bought it months ago - the latest model , highest voltage . Never thought I'd use it here .

He howled , collapsing like a sack of meat . " You bitch ! I'll leak those photos ! " he spat , writhing . " Go ahead , " I said calmly . " The second you post them , I press ' send ' on my police report . " But his threat gave me an idea . While he lay twitching , helpless , I stripped him bare and arranged him in a series of ... compromising poses . His eyes widened in horror as I snapped photo after photo . After that , he didn't dare utter another word . Some people only understand one language : violence . I dragged myself home that night , bruised but unbroken .

Mom greeted me with news . " Lyra's at the final stage of her thesis . She's moved into campus housing for focus . " I almost laughed . Campus housing ? Or just running away because she knew I'd find out ? William had already confessed: it was Lyra who slipped into my trailer and spiked my water . After I became famous , my assistant and staff were all newly hired - Clara wasn't around . They let Lyra in ... and that's how I got caught off guard . I wandered into my study , openéd my laptop , and dialed Tyler .. 1/2 3.20 am Pp Chapter 12 Star of Science +5 Free Coins " Run a trace for me .

See if any semiconductor research institutes have been in contact with my sister . I'll send you the details . If it's true ... I'm about to break a story that'll shake this country . " Lyra had worked so hard to ruin me . It would be rude not to return the favor - with interest . A few days later , Lyra's long - gestated paper was published . She won Valeria Country's " Star of Science " award - their highest honor for young researchers . She flew overseas to accept it . Back home , the media hailed her as a national treasure . " The genius who brings glory to our labs !

" In photos , she glowed - confident , radiant , even her plain features sharpened by triumph . Rumors spread : she'd signed with the nation's top research institute , leading high - profile international projects . A six - figure salary . Full funding . Prestige . Watching her perform ... she seemed even more talented than I was back then . Our parents couldn't stop smiling . " Two daughters , both extraordinary - one in science , one in art . What more could we ask for ? " The day she returned home , my parents even threw her a welcome party .

Relatives , dignitaries , reporters - all gathered under chandeliers and camera flashes . From the podium , Lyra shot me a cold , knowing glance - then began her speech . " Real success comes from merit , not makeup . I'll always stay grounded , always work hard ... " Clearly aimed at me . Our parents frowned slightly at me - but still led the applause , ever mindful of the cameras . Sensing tension , journalists swiveled their lenses toward my face , waiting for tears , rage , collapse . Lyra smirked , expecting me to crack .

" I'd like to thank my parents for raising me , my alma mater for shaping me , and - most importantly - my sister . " 2/2 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.