openly displaying your affection outside Elouisse . She then watched you rush to Sophia's side , abandoning her to bleed in the street . " Alexander's face drained of all color . " The memory suppressant would cause permanent damage ? No. That's not possible . " He remembered now . In his desperation after being reborn , he had only skimmed the basic usage instructions . He hadn't bothered to study the long - term side effects . if Emma had been lucid these past seven days Claire sneered . " Whether you beli believe it or not , try the airport - oh wait , never mind . She's already 30,000 feet in the air " Now go ahead . Learn what it feels like to lose the perso person you love . This is the price you chose to pay Alexander shoved past her and sprinted for the exit " There has to be a way ! With modern medicine , this can be fixed . I'll go to Droskav . I'll bring her back ! " Sophia chased after him , lifting the hem of her gown , tears streaking through her makeup . " Alexander , today's our engagement party ! You can't leave ! You said you loved me . That you planned all of this for me . Just now , you said this was the most important day of your life . Were those all lies ? " For the first time , Alexander looked at her with ice in his eyes . " Yes . All of it was a lie . Everything was meant for Emma. I helped you escape your arranged marriage . Our deal is over . Keep clinging to me , and I'll end your father's political career ahead of schedule . " He pushed Sophia aside and stormed toward the parking garage . Meanwhile , I sat aboard Romanov Corporation's Gulfstream G650 , enjoying first - class service . my family This jet was even more luxurious than my family's . Every detail oozed the extravagant excess of Vostmark's oligarch elite- gold - trimmed fixtures , Nordveil fur seats , and antique decor sourced from Glacethorne Hall . My personal aide , a blonde , blue - eyed Vostmark woman , approached with a polished smile . " Ms. McKenzie , all of this was personally arranged by Mr. Romanov . He was concerned that you might not be accustomed to Vostmark cuisine , so he brought a chef from Veridian Star to accompany you . " He's also prepared a selection of your favorite books and films , curated based on your social media preferences . " I was a little surprised +25 BONUS In the previous life , Sophia had claimed Mikhail treated her with utter indifference . He hadn't even sent a jet to pick her up . So why the thoughtfulness now ? As I mulled over the difference , the pilot's voice came through the intercom " Ms. McKenzie , another private jet is attempting to open a channel . The pilot claims to be your friend . " I looked out the window and saw a second Gulfstream trying to close in on us . Even from this distance , I could imagine Alexander's desperation . " Tell him , " I said evenly , " I don't have a friend like that " Ten minutes later , a message arrived on my phone . It was from Claire . " That lunatic actually made it to the airport . But he was a step too late . He's now flying a private jet after you , but he doesn't have clearance to enter Vostmark airspace . Don't worry , I'll handle it . " Also , Sophia got dumped at the engagement party right in front of Verdon's high society . It was a complete humiliation . " On top of that , her father's scandal will be featured in the papers tomorrow . Enjoy your new life , my queen I turned off my phone and looked out at the clouds . Everything below felt distant when I was flying 30,000 feet above the ground - especially the memories I was about to forget forever " Goodbye , Alexander , " I murmured . " This time , I'm living for myself . "