Alpha's Discarded Luna (Talia) novel Chapter 244

Chapter 242

Brianna’s POV

“Five years without playing the piano?” Talia asks, her voice gentle but curious. “If you do not mind my asking, why have you not played in all that time?”

I hesitate. My fingers twist together in my lap. The question opens old wounds, ones I thought had scarred over but still ache when touched.

I speak softly, barely above a whisper. “Back then, my boyfriend was in a car accident and lost his sight. I spent my time taking care of him.”

Talia and Electra exchange glances. I see something pass between them, a silent conversation cannot hear.

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Electra clears her throat. “Ms. Rocha, we sympathize with your boyfriend’s situation, but…” She pauses, choosing her words carefully. “You should understand that in our line of work, we often have to travel for performances. Given his condition, he probably needs constant care…”

I realized my mistake immediately. My words painted the wrong picture.

You misunderstand.” I shake my head quickly. “My boyfriend24

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regained his sight three years ago.” I hesitate, the shame rising in my chest. “It is just that…”

I lower my head, my voice gradually growing quieter. “I could not bring myself to leave him, so I did not return to work.”

I lift my head again, meeting their eyes with as much conviction as I can muster. “But I promise that once I start working, I will not quit easily.”

Electra’s brow furrows. “But if your boyfriend needs you again, will you leave?” She leans forward slightly. “You know how our industry works. It is hard to keep changing partners.”

Before Electra can finish, I cut her off. “I will not leave easily.” I take a breath. “And my boyfriend and I have already broken up.”

Talia and Electra stare at me. Neither speaks for a moment. The silence stretches, heavy and uncomfortable.

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Afraid they will not believe me, I add quickly, “You do not have to worry. I will not get back together with him. We knew each other for seven years and were together for five.” A wry smile crosses my face, bitter and sad. “But recently, I found out… he got back in touch with his dream lover.”

I pause, the words tasting like ash. “I knew he could never forget he She was the one he longed for but could never hate when he

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was young. He spent so much effort pursuing her, did all sorts of reckless things just to win her over.” .

The memories flood back, unwanted and painful. “Then a car accident left him blind. She left him. She broke up with him

and moved abroad. Losing his sight and being abandoned at the same time completely crushed him. He even attempted suicide.”

My voice cracks, but I keep going. “I stayed by his side. I cared for him. I helped him through it. That was when we officially became a couple.”

I look down at my hands. “Three years ago, he regained his sight after treatment. Last year, he fully took over his family’s business.” I swallow hard. “And this year, his dream lover came back.”

I recount everything that happened to me in full detail. I am not trying to gain their sympathy. I just want them to see my determination, my commitment. I have already wasted too many years. I do not want to waste anymore.

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Recently, I have sent out countless resumes. I have

gone to numerous interviews. And everywhere I went, I was met with rejection.

Later, a kind-hearted HR worker, moved by my relentless efforts to secure a job, could not bear to watch me struggle any longer. She secretly told me the truth.

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I had offended someone I should never have crossed. No company in Jayport City would dare hire me.

I know exactly who is behind it. Staying in Jayport City is no longer an option. So I came to Starlight City for a fresh start.

I understand that while my resume looks impressive, years away from the industry have left me at a disadvantage. I am rusty. I am insecure. I am terrified of failing.

“Alright.”

Talia’s voice breaks through my thoughts.

Electra’s POV

Brianna looks at Talia with wide, surprised eyes. “Ms. Green, does this mean you are offering me the job?”

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Talia smiles and nods. The warmth in her expression is genuine.

I look at Talia, hesitating. My instincts scream at me to intervene. There are too many red flags. Too many potential problems, But in the end, I only let out a silent sigh and say nothing.

Once Brianna’s start date is confirmed for Monday, her face transforms. She is overjoyed. Her eyes sparkle, bright and

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hopeful. She has not felt this happy in a long time, I can tell.

Brianna leaves, practically floating out the door. The moment she is gone, I finally voice the thoughts I have been holding back.

“Lena, Brianna is from Jayport City, yet she came all the way here looking for a job.” I cross my arms. “She was so eager to secure this opportunity. She was definitely forced out of her old city.”

Years as an agent have made me incredibly perceptive. I can read people, see the cracks in their stories. Brianna’s desperation was genuine, but so was the fear beneath it.

“Besides, she said her ex-boyfriend took over the family business, and she mentioned their breakup.” I frown. “I am guessing… that scumbag is the one behind this.”

I shake my head, frustration building. “If we take her in, we will likely get targeted too…” I throw my hands up. “Ugh, why are there so many ungrateful scumbags in this world?”

I sigh heavily. “Good people all seem the same, but every scumbag has their own unique way of being terrible.”

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Talia’s voice is steady. “I know, but I want to give her a chance.” She meets my eyes. “Besides, this is Starlight City, not Jayport City. They do not get to do whatever they want here.”

I look at her, studying her face. “Lena, is this because you see some of your own experiences in her?”

Talia chuckles softly. “That is part of it.” She shrugs. “But I am not running a charity. If she did not have the talent, I would not have hired her just to be a pretty decoration.”

I think it over for a moment. The logic is sound. Brianna’s skills are exceptional. Her performance was near perfect once she shook off her nerves.

No matter how despicable Brianna’s ex-boyfriend is, could he possibly be worse than Aires or Nick? Those two have caused us endless trouble. They have schemed and plotted and tried to destroy us at every turn.

At this point, what is one more enemy?

I nod slowly. “Alright. Let us give her a chance.”

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