Alpha's Discarded Luna (Talia) novel Chapter 259

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Talia’s POV

I keep my voice calm, measured. “With Imema’s terminal illness and her so–called dedication, it is hard før anyone with a heart not to be moved.”

Electra frowns, her brow furrowing deeply. “But she is faking it!”

My tone remains steady. “Mr. Adler does not know that.”

Electra cannot hold back her frustration. She throws her hands up. “Then he is just an old senile fool who cannot tell right from wrong.” Her voice rises. “How could he think Imema is better than you? Just wait. He will regret it!”

She turns to me, her eyes blazing. “Lena, we need to prepare for this concert and make sure we humiliate Imema and Mr. Adler!”

I have already calmed down from my initial anger and resentment. The fury has settled into something colder, more controlled.

“It is fine.” I shake my head. “This just proves that Mr. Adler and I are not on the same path. He is a world–class master, but that does not mean he is the right fit for us.”

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Electra nods slowly, her expression thoughtful. “Lena, your talent does not need anyone’s guidance. You do not lack a teacher. You just need opportunities.”

I add, “Still, I am grateful to Noah for his help. He not only gave me the invitation but also introduced me to Mr. Adler.”

Electra’s expression shifts. A mischievous glint appears in her eyes. “That Noah guy clearly has a thing for you.” She wiggles her eyebrows. “Have you thought about it?”

She winks playfully. “Even if you do not want to get married, dating him would not be a bad idea.”

I shake my head, a small smile tugging at my lips. “I am not interested in relationships right now.” I meet her eyes. “I just want to focus on my career.”

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Electra does not press further. She only brought it up casually, testing the waters. She nods and turns away.

She looks around the studio, her eyes sweeping over the damaged walls and ruined equipment. The space she personally decorated, now destroyed. She sighs regretfully.

“Is there really no way to save our studio?”

I reply, my voice thoughtful. “Whether we can save it or not, we good to prepare for the worst.” I glance at the paint–steaked 2:53

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floor. “If Imema really takes it, we will have nowhere to practice, and that will affect the concert.”

I pause. “Besides, with Aires involved, it is likely…”

Before I can finish, there is a knock at the door.

Author’s POV

The studio door is open due to the strong smell of paint. The fumes drift out into the hallway, sharp and chemical.

A man in a tailored suit walks in with an air of elegance. His long legs carry him gracefully across the threshold. His presence fills the room.

“Is this the place?” he asks, glancing at Bruno, who follows behind him.

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Bruno smiles, nodding. “Yes, this is the location we tracked.”

Aires nods and strides in, guided by Bruno. His eyes sweep across the space, taking in the damaged walls, the shattered equipment, the graffiti still screaming from the paint.

Talia, with her back to the door, does not notice the commotion. She is facing Electra, her voice carrying across the room.

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“Let us have Helena start tomorrow.” She gestures vaguely. “The other two floors are still operational, so she can familiarize herself with the scores for the concert.”

She pauses. “By the way, have we secured the venue?”

Electra replies, her voice distracted, “The contract was signed ages ago. Do you not trust me?”

Before she can finish, Talia notices Electra’s expression change oddly. Her eyes widen. Her mouth opens slightly.

Talia’s brow furrows. “Electra, what is wrong?”

Electra does not answer. She just stares at something behind

Talia.

Talia turns slowly.

Aires stands in the doorway, his gaze fixed on her. Bruno hovers behind him, holding a tablet.

The room goes quiet.

Talia’s expression does not change. She does not look surprised.

She does not look afraid.

She looks tired.

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“Mr. Jones.” Her voice is flat. “You are a long way from your

office.”

Aires steps forward. “I am looking for someone.”

Talia tilts her head. “Then you are in the wrong place. The only people here are my assistant and me.”

Aires’s eyes sweep the room again. “I am looking for Solaris.”

Electra stiffens. Talia does not.

“I do not know anyone by that name.” Talia crosses her arms. “Perhaps you should try somewhere else.”

Bruno clears his throat. “Mrs. Jones, our tracking indicates that Solaris’s last known location was this building.”

Talia’s smile is thin. “Then your tracking is wrong.”

Aires studies her face, searching for something. A tell. A crack.

She gives him nothing.

“Talia.” His voice is low. “If you know where Solaris is, tell me. I am not here to cause trouble.”

Talia laughs softly. “You are always here to cause trouble, Aires.

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You just do not see it that way.”

She steps aside, gesturing to the ruined studio. “As you can see, we are busy cleaning up the mess your friend made. So if you do not mind…”

She trails off, leaving the sentence unfinished.

Aires does not move. His gaze lingers on her face.

Electra shifts uncomfortably. Bruno checks his tablet.

The silence stretches.

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