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Ch. 6: President Gray
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He sat on the chair across from her and looked into her deep blue eyes while asking his questions. “How old are you?”“24. You?”“26. What’s your favorite color?”“Purple. Yours?“Blue. Favorite thing to do in your pastime?”“Read. Give me something more complex. You?”“Playing golf like an old ass man with my buddies or going to one of the private rooms at the lounge nearby.”“Interesting. How long have you been in business?”“Since I was 19. How about you?”“Same. At the time, my dad told me that I would take over Jackson Industries. It’s the one thing I wanted more than anything. For 2 years, it was mine, until Brigette forced her way into the company. After that, it felt like a competition with her. We’re sisters, well half-sisters, but sisters nonetheless. It’s hard not to fight or be in competition with your sister and we’ve been at each other’s throats all our lives. I always got the short end of the stick. Anyway, how has work been for you?“Well, I only have a younger brothe
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 8: I'm A What?
The tears continued to fall and the drive seemed a lot longer than it actually was. When they got back to the office, Leah gently wiped her tear-stained cheeks and got out of the car. She made her way to the elevator next to Derreck, and she grew silent.Once they got to the 22nd floor, they walked to Derreck’s office and Leah sat in the main office, while Derreck made his way to his private office. It was now 2 in the afternoon. Leah found herself drifting off to sleep on the couch. Derreck stepped out of his office and was heading to his lounge, when he noticed her small figure sleeping soundly on the couch.Her chest rose and fell as her breathing remained even; he messaged Peter and asked him to bring a blanket to his office. He also asked Peter to keep quiet upon entering. When Peter got into the CEO’s office, he brought the blanket to Derreck. Derreck thanked him with a simple nod and draped the blanket over her small figure. Derreck asked Peter to inform all staff that they wer
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 9: Learning His True Identity
Hartley let out a chuckle.“Slow down son. It means that I can retire as Alpha. And yes, that means that you’re the Alpha now. But not just of any pack, the Purple Moon Pack. Your Grandfather has wanted you to know about your identity since your 18th birthday.”“Most wolves turn on their first full moon after they turn 21, however, you didn’t. I figured that you never would, but we also came to realize that it was because you didn’t grow up knowing, nor did you grow up with the pack. The reason you feel for her the way that you do, is because you’ve found your mate!”“My what now?”“Your mate and without even looking for her! Once you find your fated mate, your wolf instincts take over and become very dominant and aggressive in nature in wanting to protect your counterpart. You’ll have to go through training to be able to summon your wolf.”“Once summoned, he lives in you and he will do what’s necessary to protect her, while being an Alpha. A bit of a warning Derreck, don’t be pushy a
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 10: Can I Ask A Favor?
Leah then dialed her best friend, Lillian’s number. She had to catch her up on these current events. Ring. Ring. Ring. “Leah! Dammit girl, I haven’t heard from you in over 2 weeks, what the hell!?!”“Nice to hear from you too, Lil.”“You bet your ass! I miss you though boo! How is everything? What’s been happening?”“Girl! I hope you’re sitting down.”“Why? What happened?”“Well, so much within the last 24 hours.”“Holy hell, okay. Tell me what’s going on babe.”“Okay. So yesterday, me and Jason were supposed to go make the final adjustments for the wedding. It was like 8 @ night so, I figured we weren’t going anywhere anymore and I was furious. But, I was not expecting the bull that he pulled last night. I was about to call him because he was taking so long and I heard some noise coming from downstairs right? I walked out of my room and onto the balcony and this DIRT BAG had THE NERVE to be standing at the bottom of the stairs NEXT TO BRIGETTE HOLDING HER HAND!”“You’re lying! I kn
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 11: Changing Her Name
Leah waited for the clerk to come back with the documents. She was gone for about ten minutes before reappearing. “Thank you for your patience, Miss Harrison. Would you like to take a new photo, or keep it the same?”“A new photo please.”“Okay, come around to the right and I’ll meet you at window 3.”“Thank you.” Denice went around the corner and to window 3. “Look into the camera for me and stand behind the white tape on the floor. I’ll count to 3 and if you want to smile, you may. Ready?“Ready.”“1,2,3.” Click. “Perfect. It’ll be printed in 10 minutes. You are welcome to have a seat while I get those printed out for you. Here are your documents for the title and the insurance.”“Thank you ma’am.” She couldn’t believe that she had finally changed her name! She had been a Jackson all her life; her great-grandfather was a Harrison and her mom was too, before she changed it, so it was only right that she took on their last name now. From there, she would make her way to the bank a
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 12: An Electrical Current
While Derreck was in the kitchen and away from Denice, she used an incognito window on the laptop to book her flight for the following day to head to her grandfather’s home country. She would tell him all the details of the recent events when she got there. For now, she just needed to focus on getting out of Aurenda and creating a name for herself. Denice had always kept in contact with her Grandfather, but she never mentioned it due to the circumstances. While Derreck and Joshua were in the kitchen, they spoke quietly and briefly.Joshua had a playful smirk that danced across his features. “So, that’s why you had that smile on your face yesterday?”Glaring at him, Derreck responded. “Mind your business, little brother. She’s leaving the country anyway.”“Really? And I don’t believe that she slapped herself.”Derreck’s aura became icy and his gaze darkened dramatically. ‘Calm yourself Derreck. Remember father’s words.’After closing the web browser and obtaining her receipt of confir
Pain Before Bliss Ch 13: A Rare Gift
He then grabbed his appraisal glasses to look at the diamond, in order to inspect it further. The study remained quiet with Denice gazing intently at the way Hartley inspected the ring. Derreck watched her and couldn’t help but be in awe of how beautiful she looked. The way her beautiful blue eyes were focused on his grandfather’s movements, her jet black, long hair and rounded out nose. While Hartley spent his time looking at the ring, he thought to himself.‘Indeed, she has a bright future. Her abilities far outweigh Derreck’s, maybe even mine. However, if she can master it and learn it, she will become a force to be reckoned with. She should also be careful though; she has to learn how to protect it. Since she’s not fully aware of the power she holds, it’s not much of an issue, however, it’s only a matter of time before she does explore it. This ring proves that she is well underway to acknowledging and learning her power; it will no longer hold her back. She will rise like a Pho
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 14: Defending His Luna
She fixed her gaze on Derreck and looked into his piercingly beautiful green eyes.“Derreck, I appreciate you trying to console me. I’m doing my best to make peace with it, even if it is bullshit! For my sake, please don’t find fault with them. They’re business-people, just like you and they will stop at nothing to make you fall to your knees. You may be an affluent and prominent figure from a prominent family, to them, that doesn’t matter; more importantly, they will pick fights with anyone, Derreck. Be vigilant and be careful. They cannot know that we know each other; they have to believe that they’ve finally pushed me into a corner and that I’ve decided to flee because of it. They have to truly believe in their hearts and their twisted ass minds, that they’ve won, let them think that. The hatred they have for me has already festered like a boil on the bottom of your foot; let it. Once they believed that they have won, their guards will be dropped.”He sighed before answering in a d
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