𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐧┃𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐓𝐰𝐨

133. 𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠

Queen

What the actual fuck have I done? I ran my hand through my hair as I sat in the waiting room and played back the moments that took place in the show. I came on with every intent to tell the world we broke up, but with the cameras on me, Michelle's words, and the screaming audience...things came into perspective.

I couldn't win this competition without Syn.

That was where my dilemma lay. How was I supposed to work to win a competition with a man that I couldn't be around? I missed him every day, but I knew if he were to come around me, I'd forgive everything after one kiss or touch...and that was the last thing I wanted to do.

I didn't know how long I could stay mad at him, but I'd try my best to make the wait as close to forever as possible. That would only be more difficult with the added pressure of maintaining the lie I had just created to the public.

I tossed the remote to the side and buried my face in my hands until the door opened. I looked up to see Michelle walk in and I smiled at her as she neared me. "Hello, your majesty," she began as she sat beside me. "I was wondering if we could talk about you and Syn appearing on the show. I usually let my associates handle this part, but I'm excited!"

Fucking hell.

"Umm well, when do you want us?" I laughed softly with a bright smile as I internally freaked out.

"Well," she said. "After what you told me tonight about your sister lying about the affair, I'm thinking about next Friday night."

"What's happening next Friday?" I asked slowly.

"I have an interview with Xyla and Felix," she said with a sly smile. "I'd like you and Syn to join in as well."

"I don't know if that's a good idea," I said as I diverted my eyes from her.

"Why not?" She asked. "After we advertise it, it could possibly be our most-watched episode. I can only imagine the numbers. More viewers mean more publicity and more supporters. You and Syn can debunk all of her and her husband's lies on national television."

"Why would I want to embarrass her like that?" I asked as I swung my head back in her direction.

"Because anyone with a pair of eyes can see that the both of you hate one another," she pointed out. "All these years, she's been dragging your name and image through the mud. Don't you think it's time that you get the upper hand?"

As she spoke more about the idea, the more appealing it sounded. Destroying Xyla mentally before killing her was always something I wanted to do. What better way to do that than to ruin her reputation in front of millions of people?

"Okay," I nodded slowly. "You might be on to something."

"Right?" She asked. "You and Syn's numbers already went up tremendously after the show. The two of you will have no problem winning after you take down Xyla and Felix."

"You don't want them to win?" I asked.

"Absolutely not. They've been winning for the past three years. I've watched Xyla intimidate Queens out of the competition. I'm interested in seeing her reaction to losing for the first time."

"I see," I said. "We'll do it then."

"Great," she said with a huge smile as she clasped her hands together. "I can't wait! I'll have my associates email you the paperwork letting us know what you don't want to be mentioned on the show next week."

"Sounds good," I said. She gave me a large smile before getting up to leave and a question came to my mind. "Wait, Michelle!"

"Yes?" She asked as she turned back around.