Jazmine Hale's Point of View 

Flashback (One week ago)

Hacienda Magnus Luisita (Location of Alex's small farm)

Luxxe and I decided to visit Alex to see if Luxxe's wild imagination was right or just pure assumption. As we reach Alex's farm, I saw him cutting logs with an axe while half naked.

"Oooozeeee" Luxxe said as she admire Alex's flawless body.

I walked towards Alex and before he could even notice us, I called his name. He looked towards our direction and instead of looking surprised for our sudden appearance, he smiled.

"Finally, you came" Alex said and threw his axe. He walked towards us while painting a smile in his face feeling happy that we came like as if he prepared for my visit.

I frowned "You don't seem surprised?" I said.

Alex smirked "Because I know that you are here for a reason? Don't you know that I have been waiting for you?" He said.

I narrowed my eyes and before I could even speak, Luxxe spoke.

"I'm Luxxe by the way" She said and offered her hands "I know" Alex said and reached for Luxxe's hands.

"You are Jaz's friend who took good care of her mom and brother right? I'm Jazmine's friend as well" Alex said and shook hands with Luxxe.

"So wait, you know why we are here and you've been waiting for me? Why?" I asked.

Instead of answering me, he smiled "Why don't we get inside to have a little cup of cold refreshments since its scorhing hot outside. The both of you are celebrities, you should take good care of your skins" Alex said as he lead the way.

We followed Alex inside and offered us to seat in his living room. I stared at him as he prepares refreshments for us.

He sat down as he serve us a cup of cold water, I sighed "You really do look like Alex Magnus from Magnus Empire" I said as I stare directly into his eyes.

"Tell me Alex, why did you disguise yourself as a farmer and saved my life?" I asked.

Alex chuckled "What are you talking about Jaz? What do you mean I'm disguising?" He asked while half smiling "I'm just an ordinary person working in a farm" He added.

I sighed and crossed my arms "You're not good at acting Alex, you're being obvious right now. Instead of playing around, why won't you just tell me?" I asked.

"Tell me why you are living as a farmer when you are an executive in a corporate and why did you save me that day?" I asked.

"Jaz, I'm not----"

"Alex Magnus is the haciendero of Hacienda Magnus Luisita and your small land here is owned by Alex Magnus. It would really be weird if Alex Magnus doesn't know about your existence when you two have a splitting image and yeah before I forget, the reason why it took me time to visit you is because I had someone to watch you for 2 days" I said.

He frowned "You spied on me?" Alex asked.

I chuckled "That's not really spying Alex, you can call it hiring someone to guard my special friend?" I said and smiled.

"According to him, you are always in and out of the mansion and of the Magnus empire's headquarters" I said as I show him some pictures of him in a corporate attire.

"Now tell me Alex, why did you do that?" I asked.

Alex sighed and smiled "Is this what I get from saving your life?" He asked. "Suspiscion?" He added.

I frowned and then I cleared my throat "Its not like that Alex---"

"You're right, I do disguise myself as a farmer since I do it as stress relief. You see, I love  exposing myself to the sun and I love the farm life that's why I always do this. It just happened that one day, while I was getting logs for my bon fire, I saw you unconscious and as a human being, I took you in and helped you recuperate" Alex explained 

Both Luxxe and I stared at him for we do not know what to say.

"Are there other concerns that you want to know or questions you want to ask?" Alex asked.

Before the awkwardness lengthens, Luxxe laughed awkwardly.

"Hehe let's not create an awkward atmosphere here. Sorry Alex, we're actually just curious but we are not being suspiscious or anything because there's nothing to be suspiscious of" Luxxe said and looked at me.

"Right Jaz?" She asked.

I nodded and looked at Alex "Sorry if I made you think that I'm suspiscious of you, it was a misunderstanding. Luxxe was right, we just want to know the reason why you did what you did. I had someone to check on you just so I could have an evidence since I know that you will be denying my claims" I said and drank a cup of cold water.

Alex stared at me and before he could even speak again, I spoke "Actually the main reason why we are here is to see if you are doing good" I said as I shamelessly lie infront of him.

Alex smirked "Don't fool me Jaz, you really think you can make me believe your sudden concern towards me?" He said.

"Don't worry, I'm the type of someone who doesn't keep grudges" He said and stood up, he took his jacket and then he handed us his calling card.

"Next time, if you feel like you miss me. You don't have to come here, you may see me in my office" He said and sat down.

--- Present ---

Jazmine Hale's Point of View

"So you don't know that your father is the founder of KC actors? He was the one who built KC actors but when he died--- it was your uncle Thomas Cullens who took over KC actors and not your mom" Alex said.

"Alex" I said and stood up, I looked at him and then I face palmed "Alex what the hell are you talking about?" I asked.

"I told you, I made a background check and spied on Zack Cullens and found out about KC actors, that's also the reason why KC actors is too obsessed with you" Alex said.

I took a deep breath "Ok let's say that what you're saying is true, why didn't mom told us anything about this?" I asked.

"Maybe there's something you don't know about your family Jaz" Alex said.

"If you want to see if what I'm telling you is true, you can see it for yourself. Drag the shadows behind KC actors by cutting one of its legs" Alex said.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

Alex smirked "The Cullen's family doesn't see you and your family as a member of their family but as a prey. Its time for you to get what's rightfully yours" Alex said.

I bit my lower lip "B-but how?" I asked.

"C Chemicals" Alex said, I frowned "What about C chemicals?" I asked.

He smiled and looked at his watch "Its about time" He said and turned on the television.

'A massive fire in western Venille caused a chemical factory explosion' Says the reporter as she starts the report, in her background is a footage of a chemical factory on fire while firemen tries to control the fire and explosion.

I frowned since the chemical factory being reported is C chemical's factory. 

'The fire led what appears to be a storage tank to explode and sent a drum high into the air' The reporter added.

"What is happening here?" I asked.

"Dont worry Jaz, no one died from the explosion" Alex said, I frowed and looked at him "What do you mean? Wait you're the one who did this?" I asked.

Alex sighed and looked at the television "To make the game fair, the stronger one should be crippled first" Alex said and shifted his gaze towards me.

"Besides, there is a question that you want to be answered by the Cullens themselves" Alex said and stood up.

"With this incident, the chairman behind KC actors and C chemicals will step up and its not Thomas Cullens but his son Zack Cullens" Alex added.

I stared at Alex in a serious manner "Why are you doing this?" I asked.

"I told you--- I don't want you to face this war alone. Remember that Zack Cullens is not your only enemy here, Cindy Scott and Ivan Seville will not just stay quiet, they will also find the right opportunity to avenge for their loss" Alex said and smiled.

"Call me if you need my help Jaz, I won't hesitate to help you since I'm on your side" Alex said, smiled and walked to leave.

Before he could even leave completely, I spoke "D-don't leave" I said. Alex is right, I can't do this alone since I'm also fighting against evils. I may look tough outside but I want to cry and collapse inside knowing that there may be no one beside me to fight with me.

Knowing the fact that you are alone battling against people you trusted is one of the scariest things in the world.

Alex stopped and looked at me "Let's do this together Alex, I don't know the main reaosn why you're doing this but help me--- help me win this fight" I said as I look at him.

Alex smiled and then he walked towards me, he handed me his hands for alliance.

I accepted his hands and shook hands with him but instead of letting go of my hand, he pulled me closer to him and because of that force, I accidentally hugged him, he hugged me back and then he tapped my back.

"Don't worry Jaz, I will never leave your side" He whispered.

Luxxe De Lara's Point of View

(West Venille Village - Luxxe's house)

I was in the middle of drying my hair when suddenly a video of the factory of C chemicals burning is being reported in the news. I turned off my hair dryer and sat down the couch to listen to the news.

Thankfully, according to the news no one was injured or dead from the explosion since the explosion happened past the working hours and the ones working for night shift are fortunately outside the factory since someone triggered an alarm warning causing the workers to evacuate the factory right before the explosion.

The explosion started with a fire caused by a gas leak and since it is a chemical factory, the fire spread out easily causing huge explosions.

I clenched my fist and reached for my tumbler to drink water since my throat is getting dry. This is obviously intentional, someone started the fire by spreading gas to the factory.

Someone also pressed the alarm to get rid of the people inside, the main purpose of this explosion is not to kill someone but to warn and threat someone.

Was Alex the one who did this? If this is Alex's plan to drag Zack from the shadows, why did he include C chemicals?

I gulped and was startled after hearing my door bell ring, I peeped at the intercom to see who is visiting me at this hour. I frowned after seeing Cindy and Danica outside my door. I sighed and opened the door for them.

"What are you two doing here?" I asked as they enter my house.

"We just want to visit our friend, is there something wrong with visiting a friend?" Cindy asked and sat down my couch.

I took a deep sigh and went to my fridge to get drinks for them "Why? Do you find us uncomfortable now? Since you are on Jazmine's side?" Danica said while staring at me.

I smirked and placed their canned drink on top of the table, I stared at them "If the both of you came here to fight, sorry but I don't have time for such, I'm busy" I said.

Danica scoffed but Cindy stared at me "Bitch, you should be apologetic to us instead of acting shameless" Danica said as she stare at me with disgrace.

I smirked and looked at her with disgust "We really never clicked since day one Danica, besides I'm tired with all the plasticity and hypocrisy" I said and sighed.

"Now talking about loyalty and who should apologize, isn't the both of you who are in the wrong? Its the both of you who broke friendship and loyalty first before we did" I said and paused.

"And by the way Cindy" I said and looked at Cindy.

"The two of you should be the one who should be ashamed for betraying your friends because it was the two of you who betrayed Jaz first. How dare you get angry because of what we did when the both you did it first" I said.

"So you really are siding with Jazmine now?! Suddenly? Is it because of her brother? Because as far as I remember, Jazmine never really treated you as a loyal friend just like how she treated Cindy" Danica added.

I smirked "Exactly, isn't sad? That one person who you cherisehd and treated as a sister was also the one who betrays you?" I said and looked at Cindy.

"Someone, just one person from her friends should atleast stand with her. Afterall, Jazmine never did me wrong. I won't be losing anything if I side with her anyway and I'm not doing this for her, I'm doing this for Ethan" I said and sighed.

"You see, Jazmine once told me this. You reap what you sow. If you betray, you will be betrayed and traitors will always be a traitor" I said and took a deep sigh.

Danica glared at me and before she could even talk, I spoke. "Get out, don't forget that this is my house and never forget that I never let my friends in my house. From this conversation alone means that you are ending the friendship between us" I said and looked at them.

"Get out before I call the police" I added.

"Are you fucking kidding me?!" Danica said "Chill Dan" Cindy said and stood up, she looked at me and then she took steps towards me to lessen the gap between us.

She smiled and then she forwarded her face towards mine to whisper something.

I suddenly collapsed from where I'm standing after hearing what she said. She smirked and crossed her hands.

"That's why you should never act tough when you know that you have something to lose" Cindy said and sighed "I never really wanted to bring it up but since you are acting up again, I will have to teach you a lesson" She added.

I clenched my fist and glared at her "Ooops na ah, don't glare at your friend like that Luxxe, its not good" She said and smiled "Know your place Luxxe because if you try to act up again, I will make sure to put you back to your place again or worse? I may ruin your entire life" Cindy said and left.

I gulped as I watch Cindy and Danica's triumphant backs. 

Cindy Morgan-Seville's Point Of View

"Just what did you tell her to make her look scared like that?" Danica asked as she puts on her seatbelt.

I smirked as I start driving "Nah, I just made her remember something. It seems like she forgot that her life is in the palm of my hands" I said.

"May I know what your trump card is?" Danica asked.

I smirked "The fact that Luxxe killed someone and the fact that I got her in a video will hunt her forever" I said and looked at Danica, Danica suddenly dropped her jaws and I can see her hesitation whether to laugh or be serious from what I said.

I chuckled and shifted my eyes back to the road "Why so shocked Dan?" I asked.

Danica chuckled and then she tapped my shoulders like as if she just heard a lame joke "Right, for awhile I thought its true. Why would Luxxe kill a person? Its something only a monster can do" Danica said.

I grinned "But its true, Its not really a joke" I said while focusing on the road. "Luxxe really did killed a person before, actually I still have the recording, do you want to see it?" I asked and parked the car alongside the road.

"Vi-video?" Danica asked.

"Aha, its just that its too gruesome" I said as I search for the video on my phone "No-- no, I'm okay Cinds. I--- I don't really want to see those kinds of videos" She said as she avoids my gaze.

I smiled and looked at her "Why? It would really be interesting to see it" I said.

"No, its not really my thing. Let's just go" She said but instead of driving again, I stared at her.

"I've been meaning to ask you Dan, why did you chose my side instead of Jazmine's?" I asked.

"H-huh, uhmm do I actually need a reason for my decisions?" She asked.

"Of course, afterall its friendship and loyalty we're talking about" I said and instead of answering me, Danica glared at me "Cindy are you questioning my intentions?" She asked.

"No? Of course not, I'm just curious. You see, I just want to know what my loyal friend is thinking" I said.

Danica stared at me and took a deep sigh "I just don't like Jaz okay? I hate her angelic and perfect image and I hate how she never treated us as her friend. We don't deserve such treatments from Jazmine when we also have high social standards just like her" Danica said.

"I hate it when people recognize me as the perfect Jazmine's friend and not as an influencer" She added.

I smiled and ran the car again "Then we both have the same motive then" I said.

"First, to erase those arrogant and hypocritic smiles from her face, we should first make her allies switch to our side until she's all alone fighting a lonely battle. That would be her greatest fall, losing everyone around her" I said as I continue driving.

"And we will start from Luxxe De Lara since she's the one and only ally that Jazmine has for now" I added.

Jazmine Hale's Point Of View

(KC Actors head quarters)

I am currently sitting in front of KC actor's puppet president, I came here personally to see whether what Alex told me about Zack is true or not.

"If I'm not mistaken, we met once and this is our second time isn't it?" I asked the president as I cross my legs.

He smiled "Of course, I apologize with that, was busy with the other artists. By the way, did you love the flowers I have been sending you?" He asked.

"Of course, I have been receiving gardenias from you. I actually loved it" I said.

"That's great then, so why did you finally decided to come and visit me?" He asked.

I smiled sweetly "To catch you in the tongue little marionette" I said and grinned, he was confused at first but he brazenly denied what I said.

"What are you talking about honey? How could you call your agency's president a marionette, that's rude and impolite of you. Since you made a big name for your self, you are being rude to your president now?" He said and smiled awkwardly.

I smirked and stood up "But it was not Gardenia but Jazmine flowers sir and I never accepted those flowers because I always send it back to whoever sent it to me" I said as I walk around behind him.

"Jazmine what are you talking about, I'm not in the mood to joke around with you" He said and attempted to stand up.

Before he could even leave, I removed my scarf and wrapped it around his neck, I pulled him back to the couch and then I stepped on to his legs "Leaving already? That would be boring" I whispered "What the fuck are you doing!" He said as he tries to fight back.

"Tell me sir, who is the real boss behind you?" I asked.

Instead of getting intimidated, he shouted. "Secretary! Anyone out there ackk---" Before he could even make a huge problem, I pulled my scarf to tighten the grip to his neck.

"Arckkkk" He resisted as he tries to subdue me.

I removed his shoes to stuff it in his mouth but he used that as an opportunity to scratch my face and then he tried to pull my hair but since he's struggling with him being strangled, I bended his fingertips backwards and stuffed his mouth with his own shoes to prevent him from screaming.

I touched my face whom he scratched and felt a wound and liquid in it. I chuckled and glared at him and before he could even laugh at me, I kicked his face and punched him many times until he passes out.

I stopped when I felt his own blood starting to spatter on my face. Because of shock and realization that I may have killed a person, I immediately removed my hands from him and crawled backwards to distance myself from him.

I stared at the puppet president as I cover my mouth with my hands and before things get worse, I immediately called Alex's number.

After the first ring, fortunately Alex answered the phone.

"I'm at your unit right now Jaz, where are you---"

"Alex--" I said and gulped as I tremble in fear, imagining the things that may happen if this person in front of me dies.

"Alex I'm scared, I--- I think I killed a person. Alex I need your help" I said in a terrified manner.

Thankfully Alex was able to adapt to the situation and asked me my whereabout.

"Where are you?" He asked. "KC actors headquarters, in the president's office" I answered.

"On my way, make sure that no one enters the office and if you are brave enough, try to feel his pulse if he's still alive and wait for me. Don't panic, I will be there" He said. I nodded and turned off the phone.

I looked at him and crawled towards him, I removed my scarf on his neck and felt his pulse while my hands are trembling.

"Don't die" I murmured and gulped "Because if you do, its game over for me. Don't die because you will be my trump card against my cousin" I added.

I felt a huge relief after sensing his pulse "Thank God" I said and caressed his hair "Sleep all you can and when you wake up, you will be having a different master" I murmured.

A couple of minutes have passed when I heard noises outside, The thought of the fact that it may be Zack and his men scared me but I was relieved after seeing Alex enter the office.

"Alex" I murmured and stood up. He walked towards me and before I could even speak again, he hugged me tightly like as if he just nearly lost someone close or precious.

He stared at my face and then he gently caressed my wound, he stared at it for a couple of seconds before I broke the silence.

"Alex I'm okay--- thank God you came" I mumbled.

"Was he the one who did this to your face?" He asked and kicked the puppet president who is currently unconscious.

"Alex" I said to stop him from harming or hurting the guy "He suffered enough" I said as I grab his arms.

"Thankfully, he's just sleeping" I added.

Alex took a deep sigh and then he looked at me "Are you okay?" He said and caressed my hair.

"And why did you came here alone? You know that its dangerous confronting your enemy face to face right?" He said.

I smiled "I'm okay, I was just impatient to know who is behind KC actors and I think you're right. That guy was not the one who was sending Jazmine flowers before" I said.

"Anyways, what about the security outside? How did you manage to enter?" I asked.

Alex looked at me and then he gently held both of my shoulders "Listen to me Jaz, you should be ready because in a few minutes, you will be meeting Zack not as a cousin but as an enemy. He is now on his way here but don't worry, my men are also surrounding this building and there are snipers standby so he can't harm us" He said and looked at the guy.

"He has to come because his minion is here and we have evidences about his murders and rapes from before. From this moment on Jaz, this war will start and there's no turning back" He added.

 --- Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - Matthew 5: 38 ---