Alpha's Discarded Luna (Talia) novel Chapter 112

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Talia’s POV

I hold the necklace in my palm, its familiar weight bringing tears to my eyes. My mother’s necklace. Finally back where it belongs. After all these years, after everything, I have it again.

Aires’s voice breaks through my reverie. “I didn’t realize that necklace meant so much to you-”

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Electra cuts him off with a sharp laugh. “Relying on anyone else is never as good as relying on yourself. Good thing Talia can fight her own battles. Otherwise, everything she owns would be given away

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to strangers. To mistresses. To people who have no right to any of it.‘

I blink back the tears, tucking the necklace safely against my chest, letting its warmth seep into me. Then I turn to

Nick.

“And you?”

His face contorts, anger and humiliation warring across his features. “Talia, I was joking! You can’t seriously expect me to

“I expect you to keep your word.” My voice is calm, implacable. “You made a bet. You lost. Now honor it.”

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Nick’s face cycles through colors–white, red, purple. “You’re insane! I’m not kneeling and barking like a dog in front of all these people!”

I stare at him, letting the silence stretch. Nick has tormented me for years. Every insult, every provocation, every opportunity to tear me down in front of others. He’s made my life a living hell, and he’s done it with smug satisfaction, always certain he’d face no consequences.

Now that time has come.

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I smile, sweet and innocent. “Mr. Thorne, a man must keep his word. Ms. Volkov just honored her bet. Don’t you always glaim men are stronger than women? 14:28

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Surely you’re not less honorable than a ‘weak woman‘ like Ms. Volkov? Surely you won’t let her outdo you in integrity?”

Using Imema’s surrender against him is almost too satisfying. Almost.

I glance around at the watching crowd- parents, judges, curious onlookers who’ve gathered to witness the drama. I raise my voice so everyone can hear.

“Nick, many people here probably do business with the Thorne Group. Is this how representatives of your family behave? Going back on their word? Refusing to honor bets they willingly made?” I pause, letting the implication

sink in. “Think about what that says about

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your family’s trustworthiness. About your company’s reliability.”

His eyes narrow with pure hatred. “You dare threaten me?”

“I’m not threatening. I’m stating facts.” I hold his gaze without flinching. “The bet was recorded. Everyone heard the terms. If you walk away now, everyone here will know exactly what kind of man you are. And they’ll tell others. Word spreads in these circles, doesn’t it?”

I don’t need to look at him to feel the weight of everyone’s ridicule. The whispers have already started. The pointed looks. The barely suppressed smirks.

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Electra’s phone is already recording, held high and obvious. “Don’t mind me,” she chirps. “Just capturing this memorable moment. You know, for posterity. In case anyone needs evidence later.”

Nick’s hands clench into fists at his sides.

His whole body trembles with rage.

Imema turns away, disgusted—not at him, but at the situation. At being associated

with this humiliation.

Aires’s expression is carved from ice,

unreadable.

Diana can’t contain herself. “You truly come from nothing! One lucky win and

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enjoying belittling others, focus on teaching your grandson properly. Children learn from their families.”

I glance at Aeson, still miserable and

confused, hunched in on himself.

“If envy and spite are your teaching methods, the Perseus family won’t last long.”

I turn back to Nick. “I’m waiting.”

The room holds its breath.

Nick’s face is a study in humiliation. He looks around desperately–at Aires, who offers nothing; at Imema, who won’t meet his eyes; at the crowd, merciless in their 28

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curiosity.

Slowly, agonizingly, he drops to his knees.

The sound of his knees hitting the floor

echoes in the sudden silence.

He opens his mouth. Closes it. Opens it again.

“Woof.”

It’s barely audible. Mumbled. Practically whispered.

I tilt my head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Could you speak up? There are so many people here.”

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His face burns crimson. Tears of rage and

humiliation gather in his eyes.

“WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!”

Three sharp barks, loud enough for everyone to hear. Then he’s on his feet, pushing through the crowd, disappearing into the hallway.

The room erupts in whispers.

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I’ve said my piece. Collected what’s mine. Watched my tormentor humiliate himself.

There’s no reason to stay.

“Electra, let’s go.”

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hurries toward me, eyes shining with intensity. “Ms. Perseus! I’m Jessica Brown from the Starlight City Music Association

I smile, cutting her off gently. “I know who you are.”

She doesn’t seem embarrassed at all. If anything, her eagerness intensifies. “Ms. Perseus, would you consider joining our association? Please don’t worry about your education–that’s not an issue. With your talent, obtaining higher credentials would be simple. You could even study abroad at prestigious universities if you wish.”

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face.

“Our requirements are flexible. We won’t interfere with your commercial work or personal life. Just occasionally teach at the association when you have time.

That’s all.”

Diana’s face flushes with fury. “Has the Music Association sunk so low? Offering such absurd terms to someone with only a middle school education?”

Jessica doesn’t flinch. “Dignity means nothing compared to talent like Ms. Perseus’s. I’d kneel before her to secure

her involvement.” She turns to Diana

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brought tremendous honor to your family. Why do you seem so displeased?”

She pauses, feigning realization. “Ah—you can’t bear seeing her outshine the Perseus family, can you? It must be terrible, watching someone you dismissed prove she’s better than all of you.”

Diana sputters, wordless with rage.

I glance at her, then back at Jessica. “Thank you for the invitation. I’ll visit

soon.”

Jessica beams, pressing her card into my hand. “Anytime. Just call ahead.”

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Capaldi, Talia and Robin won first place! You have to treat us to a celebration

dinner!”

Raymond’s warm laugh fills the air. “Of course. Order whatever you like. The best restaurant in the city. Tonight, we shall celebrate.”

Robin tugs my hand, looking up at me with stars in his eyes. “Ms. Perseus, you were amazing! I knew you would be!”

I squeeze his hand, feeling lighter than I have in years.

We leave together, laughter trailing

behind us.

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you’re already insufferable.” Her voice drips with contempt. “You didn’t even finish high school. What use is piano talent without credentials? Every respected musician has degrees from prestigious universities. You’re barely literate–you’ll never meet industry

standards.”

Her words are harsh, but they carry a bitter truth. My education—or lack thereof–will always be ammunition for people like her. No matter how well I play, that gap will follow me.

But right now? Right now, I’ve won.

I meet her gaze steadily. “Education or not, a winner is still a winner. Instead of 28

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