"So, what is it you want from me?" Kiara asked, still in shock.

She couldn't still believe that it was Brina who had sent the video.

It is indeed shocking and very unexpected for someone who has stayed low key and very quiet until now.

Who would have thought that Brina has such potential to dig everything about Owen!

If she is aware of this, then she must be aware that Olivia is the reason behind her accident and it was nine other than herself who is actually targeted.

What else this woman has hidden from all the others??

Meanwhile, Brina and Charlotte walked towards Kiara and they took seats across her.

"What I want is very simple and you can do it without making any efforts. I just want you to take my side at the final rankings. You have to vote for me" Brina said.

After all the events of competition are finished, the ladies have to vote in between the top two.

Their votes matter a lot because their votes represent behalf of their Houses.

It shows who has more allies and who has successfully managed to get into good terms of the Noble houses.

"As expected. But, are you sure that you will continue in the top two? This reason behind the accident has luckily got revealed, causing the cancellation of competition" Kiara told her.

What she meant to tell is that Brina got lucky.

Brina chukled.

"Do you think I just got lucky that someone has gathered the true samples and real reports came out just after the fake got announced? Don't you think it is something that is pre-planned?" Brina questioned.

Kiara pursed her lips, now, in deep thought.

After a few seconds she nodded her head.

"If you already know this would happen, why didn't you stop it beforehand?" Kiara asked.

Of course, this is the first question that arises.

Brina laughed.

"If I have stopped it, what might have happened? At most, I would have won or worst of all, Olivia would have come up with another plan."

"And, that plan might have been more dangerous than this one and who would have known? We both would have gotten implicated worse than this!"

"But by losing this event, I have lost nothing to Kiara. And, you are actually fortunate to realize how despicable Olivia and Owen are. If I would have prevented Olivia's scheme, you might have got fooled again and again till nothing is left in you to use by them. You would have got dumped by Owen after he got enough of you."

"Yes, I would have prevented everything and if it would have happened, you might have saved yourself from getting framed, Kiara. And, it would have put a check to all the embarrassing moments you faced" Brina continued.

"But, it's not the end to all of it, Kiara. Olivia and Owen have still used you. So, if I would have prevented this, it might not have helped you but in turn it would have put you into relatively greater danger." Brina said.

"And, Kiara, I am not any selfless, kind hearted person. I could be cunning and calculative too. At the end of the day, what matters for me is my own security and happiness. I am just like every other selfish person on this earth"

"However, I am not heartless to use someone for my own purposes and later dump them. Yes, I am scheming too, but unlike Olivia and Owen, I don't backstab my own people and betray them. If I feel like someone is one of my people, I will help them, support them to my best extent."

"So, I leave it your own choice, Kiara. You can become my ally or you can continue being Olivia's ally."

"However, remember one thing, Kiara. Olivia will not stop with this and she will use you over and over again. And, I will be targeted again too" Brina said.

"I think you already realized this, Kiara. So be wise with your choice" Brina concluded.

Brina has already explained everything in detail and she is confident that she has put forth every scenario for Kiara to think.

Actually, Kiara doesn't have other choices either.

She can't be an independent candidate now she could continue in Olivia's squad after finding out how 'respectful' they feel towards her.

After a few moments, Kiara sighed.

"I believe your words, Lady Brina. And, if you are like Olivia, you wouldn't have used this type of peaceful and respectful way to approach me. For someone like you who has managed to do all these, I bet it isn't very tough to use a blackmail or something similar to it on me, for my support."

"I respect you and I am really willing to support you. If Olivia becomes Queen I am sure it will be a living hell to me and others as well. But, what's worrying me is 'what if' you don't win and Olivia becomes Queen. It will be even more torturous to me because I was your ally, not hers."

"I don't mean to belittle you, but, to be frank, Olivia's House is a lot powerful and you are a 'commoner', someone totally a stranger to all the Noble families. Moreover, I am quite sure that Olivia is having help from someone more powerful and mysterious. I am really in a dilemma of what to do."

"Honestly, I am very grateful to you and I know I will be safe under your wings. But, thinking of the worst case scenario…" Kiara stopped.

Brina would have already understood what she meant to tell.

Brina smiled.

"Yes, I might be a stranger. But, I am not weak. I have my own powerful and own secrets, Kiara. And, I understand that it is not easy to place your trust in a stranger, so here is what I can offer" Brina said.

"You don't have to announce openly that you support me. You can continue pretending as Olivia's ally. Meanwhile, I will help you to dodge Olivia's schemes against you and I am quite sure she wouldn't dare to use you again for a short while. But if she does, I will help you for sure."

"And, coming back to your concern, you can wait till the last day. If I am still in the competitions and fortunately if I am in top two, it is when I want you to show your support for me. There is no risk in it, to be frank. If you feel like I am going to win, support me and vote for me. Otherwise, you can continue being Olivia's ally and support her itself." Brina said.

"This is the only thing I can help with. So, think and tell me what your answer is" Brina said, standing up.

Charlotte, who got her cue, stood up too. And, she is sure Kiara is not going to say no.

Brina was very kind to give such a lineance in her terms. She is actually very impressive with her words.

Meanwhile, Kiara stopped Brina who was about to leave.

"Yes, I will do it. I will be your ally. And, I will try my best to help you in winning too. You actually gave me beyond what others could have given. So, I can't just accept it freely"

"I will help you by informing you about what all is happening on Olivia's side," Kiara told her.

Brina smiled and turned towards her.

"I might not need your help often. But, yes, when the time comes I will ask you for it. However, before this, make sure you don't get too involved with Owen. He and his fiancee are very dangerous. Try to keep your distance but don't let him notice it" Brina said, smiling.

"Thank you for all this, Lady Brina. I owe you a big time" Kiara said. A grateful smile etched on her face.

"You can call me Brina. We are going to be friends soon enough" Brina said, chuckling.

…..

At night..

After returning to her suite, Brina, Hailey, Eliina and Charlotte had a bit of celebration.

When it was almost eleven in night, Louis came back to her suite. Exhausted.

Meanwhile, Brina prepared light snacks for him and continued waiting.

At last, she secured two allies.

Now, she has more allies compared to Katherine and Olivia. And, she is happy about it.

However, what kept on worrying her is Alpha Academy.

Will she really be able to secure more allies?

And, she is clueless of what is waiting for her and Louis there.

"Babe, you have to be happy for your success. But, why are you sad...hmm? Who dared to ruin your happy mood" Louis asked, as he hugged her from behind.

Brina snuggled closer and hugged him. Resting her head on his sturdy chest, she said, "You"

Louis is greatly shocked.

What did he do that made his baby girl sad?

Did she get to find out that he got forced to have dinner with Olivia?

Well, he is about to tell her anyway, that he did it for their sake itself.

He wanted to find out what really is happening.

"Baby, I don't mean to h-" he stopped when Brina said.

"I am not angry for that, you idiot. I know you are helpless and what's there in it to feel bad? It is not like I am jealous of some bitch" Brina said, giving a light tap on his forehead.

"I am sad because, after we go to Alpha Academy, we can't meet each other like this. It's already making me lovesick." Brina pouted.

Louis's face turned pale as he thought about it. Hell!! How could that main thing just escape his mind??

How can he now live without meeting his baby girl?

"No...no...no. That can't happen. I am not coming. I don't want this to happen" he said, horror filling his eyes.

This is a big crisis for him even more than the national crisis.

"But we really can't meet, right?" Brina asked, pouting.

"Yep, we can't. But, baby, I will not let it happen. As a former 'Academy president' I think I can use some connections to prebet our crisis" Louis told her.

"You are Academy president?" Brina asked, surprised.

"Of course, yes!! Your boyfriend is quite impressive, madam! I used to have a lot of fans too…. mostly girls" he proudly told her.

"But, alas, they don't know how you look. So, I am not jealous and don't try to make me jealous" Brina said, sticking her tongue out.

"But I had my first kiss with one of the fans anyway" he teased.

Well, it's a partial kiss anyway.

Not to tell but he ran away cuz he got scared!!